81 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 581 square feet of living space and is situated on the 4th floor of a 4-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £309,539 , which equates to approximately £533 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 May 2006 for £193,995. Since then, the value has increased by £115,544, representing a 59.6% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £309,539 is:

  • 28.3% higher than the average property price on Retort Close
  • 36.2% higher than the average in the SS1 2AQ postcode area
  • and 12.3% lower than the average price for Southend-On-Sea as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 26 January 2026, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
581 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
4th floor of 4
Price (estimate)
£309,539
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£533
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

81 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Jan 2026.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Nov 2015, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 8.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, while the heating system type remained the same (room heaters, electric).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 225 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 225 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to SS1 2AQ

27 th / 81
Price Rank
36% higher than average
46 th / 78
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
13 th / 78
Price Per Sq FT Rank
43% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£309,539
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+60 %
25 May 2006
£193,995
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth Very low
  • 0.3m depth Very low
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 3 Feb 2026
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £208,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2025
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2023
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 5 Jan 2023

Data Sources

The property at 81 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ appears once in HM Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 25 May 2006. It also has three Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 26 Jan 2026. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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