31, Rectory Grove, SS11 8ER

31 Rectory Grove is a 139 m² / 1,496 sq ft detached home in Wickford. It sold for £550,000 in December 2017. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £662k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £542k to £695k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 1 June 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Dec 2017 £550,000 15.2% 12.8%
Jul 2010 £192,000 29.0% 26.0%
Jul 2009 £150,000 9.8% 7.7%
Dec 1996 £46,500 na na
Internal area
139 square metres (1,496 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £3,956 per square metre (£368 per square foot) in Dec 2017. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £4,763 per square metre (£443 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Dec 2017 £550,000 £3,957 £662,106 £4,763
Jul 2010 £192,000 £1,381 £329,364 £2,370
Jul 2009 £150,000 £1,079 £291,909 £2,100
Dec 1996 £46,500 £335 £285,683 £2,055

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 139 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £662,106. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Wickford are now selling for between £3,900 and £5,000 per square metre (£362 and £464 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 139 m², this implies a valuation between £542,000 and £695,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
1
Type
Detached
Council tax band
A
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 31 Rectory Grove. Advertised on multiple portals. It was . It last appeared Jun 2011.
Photos:

There are 1 archived estate agent listing photos for 31 Rectory Grove.

Photos for 31 Rectory Grove
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Advertiser remarks:
Planning applications
Planning ref:
March 2011 11/00035/FULL
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
31 Rectory Grove Wickford Esse
Description:
Erect new dwelling - 4 bed chalet (demolish existing bungalow, garage and outbuilding)
Planning ref:
October 2009 09/00669/FULL
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
31 Rectory Grove Wickford Esse
Description:
Proposed detached chalet style dwelling
EPC Inspections
Summary:
11 September 2017 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
New dwelling
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached Bungalow Estimated year built None to None
Area:
139 sqm (1,496 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

31 Rectory Grove is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £662,106.
  • Based on an internal area of 139 m² and recent prices in Wickford, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £542,000 to £695,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 31 Rectory Grove last sold for £550,000 in December 2017.

HouseMetric shows 31 Rectory Grove as 139 m² (1,496 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 1 bedroom. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is C, from an inspection dated 11 September 2017. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 31 Rectory Grove was in council tax band A. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

31 Rectory Grove is in postcode SS11 8ER, in Wickford. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Rectory Grove, SS11 8ER or analysis of the Wickford property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 June 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

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