Flat 2, Howlett Heights, 478 Rayleigh Road, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 5HZ is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 721 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £253,061 , which equates to approximately £351 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Dec 2013 for £155,000. Since then, the value has increased by £98,061, representing a 63.3% increase, or approximately 5.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £253,061 is:

  • 26.9% lower than the average property price on Rayleigh Road
  • 23.3% lower than the average in the SS9 5HZ postcode area
  • and 43.8% lower than the average price for Leigh-On-Sea 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 27 May 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
721 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£253,061
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£351
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 2, Howlett Heights, 478 Rayleigh Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea, SS9 5HZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 May 2025.

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 25 Feb 2013, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 5.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (room heaters, electric).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SS9 5HZ

17 th / 35
Price Rank
23% lower than average
11 th / 26
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
18 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS9 5HZ , this flat's estimated value ranks 17th out of 35. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th 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 11th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£253,061
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+63 %
19 Dec 2013
£155,000
Leasehold
-13.9 %
30 Nov 2007
£180,000
Leasehold
+5.3 %
21 Sep 2006
£171,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 1 Jul 2022
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 26 Feb 2021
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £213,000
sale date: 5 Feb 2021
rooms: 2
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £207,500
sale date: 20 May 2020
rooms: 3
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 23 May 2018

Data Sources

The property at Flat 2, Howlett Heights, 478 Rayleigh Road, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 5HZ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Dec 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 May 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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