8 Melcombe Road, Benfleet, SS7 5NB is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 926 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £243,137 , which equates to approximately £263 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Dec 2002 for £91,000. Since then, the value has increased by £152,137, representing a 167.2% increase, or approximately 7.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £243,137 is:

  • 42.0% lower than the average property price on Melcombe Road
  • 40.3% lower than the average in the SS7 5NB postcode area
  • and 47.2% 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 14 January 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
926 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£243,137
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£263
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Melcombe Road, Benfleet, Castle Point, Essex, SS7 5NB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Jan 2015.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Jan 2014. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 13.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to SS7 5NB

21 st / 28
Price Rank
40% lower than average
8 th / 15
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
12 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
37% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS7 5NB , this house's estimated value ranks 21th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 15 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 8th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£243,137
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+167 %
13 Dec 2002
£91,000
Leasehold
+28.2 %
11 Feb 2000
£71,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 7
size: 1873 sq ft
sale price: £542,000
sale date: 10 Oct 2019
rooms: 5
size: 1259 sq ft
sale price: £272,500
sale date: 18 Aug 2014
rooms: 5
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 13 Sep 2024
rooms: 7
size: 1647 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 14 Jul 2006
rooms: 6
size: 2239 sq ft
sale price: £656,000
sale date: 24 Sep 2021

Data Sources

The property at 8 Melcombe Road, Benfleet, SS7 5NB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Dec 2002. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Jan 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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