72, Retort Close
72, Retort Close
Description & Estimates
The public record describes 72, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea as a modern apartment with 559 ft2 of internal area.
In this area, apartments of this size normally have 2 bedrooms.
72, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea has an estimated sale value of £189,626 and an estimated rental value of £1,018 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 lies within the SS1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
72, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2021.
We combine this information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 72, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea would be worth £199,107, with a potential rental value of £1,069 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £176,352, with a rental value of £947 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 72, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea has declined by £2,717 (1.4%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £22 (2.2%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.4%.
Energy Efficiency
72, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 16 Apr 2021.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Electric storage heaters.
Sold Prices
72, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea last changed hands on 19th May 2006, selling for £185,000. The transaction was logged as a leasehold flat by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
- Sold May 2006£185,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 490 metres of 72, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 34, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ, a leasehold flat, sold at £190,000 on the 3rd February 2026.
Read more about house prices in SS1.
- Sold Feb 2026£190,000 | 2 Bed Flat34, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ34, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ
- Sold Mar 2025£190,000 | 2 Bed Flat69, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ69, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ
- Sold Jan 2023£235,000 | 2 Bed Flat78, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ78, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ
•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 72, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea as the 52nd largest and the 53rd most expensive of the 81 addresses on Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1.
Against the SS1 postcode district average, it is £206k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 900mGreenways Primary School
- 900mSacred Heart Catholic Primary School
- 1.1kmPorters Grange Primary School and Nursery
- 1.5kmSouthend High School for Girls
- 1.8kmSouthchurch High School
- 2.3kmSt Bernard's High School
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Public Transport Nearby
Southend East station is the nearest stop to 72, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea at 800 metres away.
- 800mSouthend East
- 1.4kmSouthend Central
- 1.7kmSouthend Victoria
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 low risk of flooding.
