278, Kiln Road
278, Kiln Road
Description & Estimates
Public records show 278, Kiln Road, Benfleet to be an early-century freehold house with 861 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 482 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
278, Kiln Road, Benfleet has an estimated sale value of £422,607 and an estimated rental value of £1,704 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Kiln Road, Benfleet, SS7 lies in the borough of Castle Point, within the SS7 postal district.
Our Data Sources
278, Kiln Road, Benfleet has 41 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in January 2015 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2023.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 278, Kiln Road, Benfleet would be worth £443,737, with a potential rental value of £1,789 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £393,024, with a rental value of £1,585 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 278, Kiln Road, Benfleet has dropped by £6,124 (1.4%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £49 (2.9%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.8%.
Plot Size
278, Kiln Road, Benfleet occupies a 482 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 12 other houses in this postcode, 11 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 10th largest.
Energy Efficiency
278, Kiln Road, Benfleet has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 25 Apr 2023.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
278, Kiln Road, Benfleet last changed hands on 14th January 2015, selling for £320,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 4 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 55.6% since January 2015.
- Sold Jan 2015£320,000
- Sold Nov 2001£125,000
- Sold Aug 1997£72,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 590 metres of 278, Kiln Road, Benfleet across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 58, Shipwrights Drive, Benfleet, SS7 1RA, a freehold house, sold at £320,000 on the 18th September 2025.
Read more about house prices in SS7.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 278, Kiln Road, Benfleet as the 158th largest and the 122nd most expensive of the 224 addresses on Kiln Road, Benfleet, SS7.
Against the SS7 postcode district average, it is £4k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 500mWestwood Academy
- 1.3kmHadleigh Junior School
- 1.3kmHadleigh Infant and Nursery School
- 300mThe King John School
- 1.1kmThe Deanes
- 3.1kmBelfairs Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Benfleet station is the nearest stop to 278, Kiln Road, Benfleet at 3.0 kilometres away.
- 3.0kmBenfleet
- 3.4kmRayleigh
- 3.5kmLeigh-on-Sea
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
