19, Retort Close, SS1 2AQ

19 Retort Close is a 60 m² / 646 sq ft flat in Southend-On-Sea. It sold for £225,000 in September 2021. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £228k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £170k to £242k 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
Sep 2021 £225,000 1.4% -0.7%
Jun 2006 New build New £182,695 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 19, Retort Close.

Floorplan 19
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Internal area
60 square metres (646 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £3,750 per square metre (£348 per square foot) in Sep 2021. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £3,795 per square metre (£353 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Sep 2021 £225,000 £3,750 £227,724 £3,795
Jun 2006 £182,695 £3,045 £225,181 £3,753

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 60 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 £227,724. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Southend-On-Sea are now selling for between £2,840 and £4,040 per square metre (£263 and £375 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 60 m², this implies a valuation between £170,000 and £242,000. 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
2
Type
Flat
Council tax band
C
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 19 Retort Close. Advertised on multiple portals. It was reduced on 01/07/2021. It last appeared Mar 2022.
Photos:

There are 16 archived estate agent listing photos for 19 Retort Close.

Photos for 19 Retort Close
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
EPC Inspections
Summary:
17 June 2021 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
3rd floor flat on the top floor in an apartment block with 1 storeys , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 2003 to 2006
Area:
60 sqm (646 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: Pitched, insulated (assumed). Heating: Room heaters, electric.
Frequently asked questions

19 Retort Close 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 £227,724.
  • Based on an internal area of 60 m² and recent prices in Southend-On-Sea, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £170,000 to £242,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 19 Retort Close last sold for £225,000 in September 2021.

HouseMetric shows 19 Retort Close as 60 m² (646 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 2 bedrooms. 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 17 June 2021. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 19 Retort Close was in council tax band C. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

19 Retort Close is in postcode SS1 2AQ, in Southend-On-Sea. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Retort Close, SS1 2AQ or analysis of the Southend-On-Sea 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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