8, Retort Close
8, Retort Close
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 8, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea is a modern leasehold apartment with 699 ft2 of internal area.
Apartments of this size in this area normally have 2 bedrooms.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 8, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea is £209,790 and the estimated rental value is £1,084 per month.
Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 is located within the SS1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
8, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in September 2019 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2019.
We combine this information with that 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
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 8, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £220,279 and a rental value of £1,139 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £195,104 and a rental value of £1,008 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 8, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea has fallen by £3,006 (1.4%), while its estimated rental value has moved up by £23 per month (2.2%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 6.2%.
Energy Efficiency
8, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 14 Feb 2019.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Electric storage heaters.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 8, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea was last sold on 10th September 2019 for £175,000 and was recorded as a leasehold flat.
The property has had 2 sales since 1995.
Since September 2019, the market for similar properties has risen by 14.8%.
- Sold Sep 2019£175,000
- Sold Nov 2005£199,995
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 8, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea within a radius of 480 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is Flat 14, Melville Court, Victoria Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2TQ, a leasehold flat which sold for £220,000 on the 14th July 2025.
Read more about house prices in SS1.
- Sold Jul 2025£220,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 14, Melville Court, Victoria Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2TQFlat 14, Melville Court, Victoria Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2TQ
- Sold Dec 2024£215,000 | 2 Bed Flat16, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ16, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ
- Sold Aug 2024£212,000 | 2 Bed Flat6, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2AQ6, 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
Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 has a total of 81 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 8, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea is the 23rd largest and the 23rd most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £186k less expensive than the average property in SS1.
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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
The closest station to 8, Retort Close, Southend-On-Sea is Southend East station, which is 800 metres away.
- 800mSouthend East
- 1.4kmSouthend Central
- 1.7kmSouthend Victoria
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be low.
