9 Fountain Lane, Hockley, SS5 4ST is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,539 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £724,449 , which equates to approximately £471 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Sep 2024 for £695,000. Since then, the value has increased by £29,449, representing a 4.2% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £724,449 is:

  • 15.7% lower than the average property price on Fountain Lane
  • 15.8% lower than the average in the SS5 4ST postcode area
  • and 41.9% higher than the average price for Hockley 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 4 July 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1539 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£724,449
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£471
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

9 Fountain Lane, Hockley, Rochford, Essex, SS5 4ST has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Jul 2023.

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 11 Nov 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 54.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 58% 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, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SS5 4ST

12 th / 14
Price Rank
16% lower than average
8 th / 9
Size Rank
25% smaller than average
7 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SS5 4ST , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 9 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 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£724,449
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
18 Sep 2024
£695,000
Leasehold
+20.9 %
17 Jul 2020
£575,000
Leasehold
+9.5 %
7 Sep 2016
£525,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1432 sq ft
sale price: £550,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2018

Data Sources

The property at 9 Fountain Lane, Hockley, SS5 4ST appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Sep 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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