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. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £315,119 , which equates to approximately £542 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 May 2006 for £193,995. Since then, the value has increased by £121,124, representing a 62.4% increase, or approximately 3.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £315,119 is:

  • 28.1% higher than the average property price on Retort Close
  • 38.6% higher than the average in the SS1 2AQ postcode area
  • and 10.8% lower than the average price for Southend-On-Sea as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 April 2009, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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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
Price (estimate)
£315,119
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£542
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

81 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Nov 2015.

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 20 Apr 2009, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 18.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency changing from very good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SS1 2AQ

26 th / 81
Price Rank
39% higher than average
43 rd / 78
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
14 th / 78
Price Per Sq FT Rank
46% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SS1 2AQ , this flat's estimated value ranks 26th out of 81. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 78 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 43th out of 78 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£315,119
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+62 %
25 May 2006
£193,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

69 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2025
58 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £208,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2025
78 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2023
28 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 5 Jan 2023
13 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £224,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2022

Data Sources

The property at 81 Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 25 May 2006. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Nov 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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