8 Drake Close, Benfleet, SS7 3YL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,281 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £387,750 , which equates to approximately £303 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Aug 2017 for £300,000. Since then, the value has increased by £87,750, representing a 29.3% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £387,750 is:

  • 5.1% higher than the average property price on Drake Close
  • 10.8% higher than the average in the SS7 3YL postcode area
  • and 15.8% lower than the average price for Benfleet as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 11 February 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1281 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£387,750
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£303
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Drake Close, Benfleet, Castle Point, Essex, SS7 3YL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Feb 2017.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 28 Apr 2011, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 6.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from system built, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SS7 3YL

18 th / 35
Price Rank
11% higher than average
1 st / 26
Size Rank
37% bigger than average
25 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS7 3YL , this house's estimated value ranks 18th out of 35. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 25th out of 26 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£387,750
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+29 %
21 Aug 2017
£300,000
Leasehold
+450.5 %
6 Nov 1998
£54,500
Leasehold
-3.5 %
31 Oct 1995
£56,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £306,000
sale date: 2 Dec 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 4 Jan 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £395,000
sale date: 19 Feb 2025
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £185,500
sale date: 6 Dec 2012
rooms: 5
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £328,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2021

Data Sources

The property at 8 Drake Close, Benfleet, SS7 3YL appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Aug 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Feb 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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