181, Scrub Lane, SS7 2JQ

181 Scrub Lane is a 169 m² / 1,819 sq ft detached home in Benfleet. It sold for £710,000 in May 2021. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £750k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £644k to £874k 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
May 2021 £710,000 8.4% 6.3%
Jun 1996 £95,000 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 181, Scrub Lane.

Floorplan 181
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Internal area
169 square metres (1,819 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £4,201 per square metre (£390 per square foot) in May 2021. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £4,440 per square metre (£412 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
May 2021 £710,000 £4,201 £750,285 £4,440
Jun 1996 £95,000 £562 £596,218 £3,528

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 169 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 £750,285. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Benfleet are now selling for between £3,810 and £5,170 per square metre (£353 and £480 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 169 m², this implies a valuation between £644,000 and £874,000. 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
3
Type
Detached
Council tax band
E
Plot size
504 square metres (5,425 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 181 Scrub Lane. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 18/06/2020. It last appeared Sep 2020.
Photos:

There are 24 archived estate agent listing photos (taken in June 2018) for 181 Scrub Lane.

Photos for 181 Scrub Lane
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 5 bedrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
September 2015 15/0573/FUL
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
181 Scrub Lane Hadleigh Esse
Description:
Construction of single storey rear extensions and internal alterations (revised scheme)
Planning ref:
June 2014 CPT/60/14/FUL
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
181 Scrub Lane Benfleet Esse
Description:
Construction Of Single Storey Rear Extensions and Internal Alterations (revised Scheme)
Planning ref:
February 2013 CPT/583/12/FUL
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
181 Scrub Lane Benfleet Esse
Description:
Single Storey Rear Extensions, Balcony/terrace At First Floor Level And Internal Alterations
Planning ref:
June 2012 CPT/273/12/CLP
Type:
Outline application - proposal prior to a full application, including assessments and scoping opinions.
Status:
Application approved
Address:
181 Scrub Lane Benfleet Esse
Description:
2 Pitched Roofed Dormers To The Eastern Side Of The Property
EPC Inspections
Summary:
02 June 2018 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1983 to 1990
Area:
169 sqm (1,819 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Flat, insulated (assumed). Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
13 June 2013 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Assessment for Green Deal
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1967 to 1975
Area:
131 sqm (1,410 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

181 Scrub Lane 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 £750,285.
  • Based on an internal area of 169 m² and recent prices in Benfleet, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £644,000 to £874,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 181 Scrub Lane last sold for £710,000 in May 2021.

HouseMetric shows 181 Scrub Lane as 169 m² (1,819 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 3 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 02 June 2018. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 181 Scrub Lane was in council tax band E. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

181 Scrub Lane is in postcode SS7 2JQ, in Benfleet. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Scrub Lane, SS7 2JQ or analysis of the Benfleet 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.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.