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    38 Drake Close

    38, DRAKE CLOSE, BENFLEET, BENFLEET, SS7 3YL

    This terraced freehold property on Drake Close last sold in May 2007 for £183,000. Based on price growth in the SS7 district since then, its estimated current value is £346,975 — placing it in the 59th percentile nationally and the 26th percentile within SS7. The property covers 79 m² (850 sq ft), giving an estimated value of £4,392 per m². The EPC rating is D, with a potential rating of C.

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    Type

    Terraced

    Tenure

    Freehold

    Floor Area

    850 sq ft

    79 m²

    Last Sale Price

    £183,000

    May 2007

    Estimated Valuation

    £346,975

    Est. £/sq ft

    £408/sq ft

    £4,392/m²

    Property Details

    TypeTerraced
    TenureFreehold
    Built formSemi-Detached
    Construction ageE
    Habitable rooms5
    Main fuelmains gas (not community)
    EPC currentD
    EPC potentialC
    Floor area850 sq ft (79 m²)
    EPC dateFeb 2018
    WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
    HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas

    Transaction History

    25 May 2007

    £183,000

    8 Apr 1999

    £70,000

    Key Metrics

    Estimated valuation£346,975
    Value per sq ft / m²£408/sq ft (£4,392/m²)
    Estimated gross yieldNot available
    Implied monthly rentNot available
    SS7 district percentile26th percentile
    National percentile59th percentile

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    District Context — SS7

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    SS7 covers Southend-on-Sea and surrounding areas in Essex, positioned on the Thames estuary east of London. It is a long-established coastal town with a mix of Victorian heritage, modern seafront development, and suburban neighbourhoods that appeal to families, retirees, and commuters.

    Average Property Price - SS7

    £415,480

    71

    National percentile

    12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Net Household Income - SS7

    £45,119

    76

    National percentile

    2023 census data

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SS7

    2.8%

    44

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SS

    3.9%

    51

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

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