78, Retort Close, SS1 2AQ

78 Retort Close is a 51 m² / 549 sq ft flat in Southend-On-Sea. It sold for £235,000 in January 2023. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £223k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £145k to £206k 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
Jan 2023 £235,000 18.6% 10.6%
Jun 2021 £178,000 -0.9% -2.5%
May 2018 £183,000 8.9% 7.0%
Nov 2011 £105,000 -10.4% -12.9%
Jun 2006 New build New £190,500 na na
Internal area
51 square metres (549 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £4,607 per square metre (£428 per square foot) in Jan 2023. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £4,376 per square metre (£407 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jan 2023 £235,000 £4,608 £223,198 £4,376
Jun 2021 £178,000 £3,490 £182,009 £3,569
May 2018 £183,000 £3,588 £198,093 £3,884
Nov 2011 £105,000 £2,059 £178,801 £3,506
Jun 2006 £190,500 £3,735 £234,801 £4,604

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 51 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 £223,198. 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 51 m², this implies a valuation between £145,000 and £206,000. 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 rental listing for 78 Retort Close. Advertised on multiple portals. It was reduced on 01/05/2012. It last appeared May 2012.
Photos:

There are 8 archived estate agent listing photos for 78 Retort Close.

Photos for 78 Retort Close
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 2 bedrooms
EPC Inspections
Summary:
05 August 2022 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
2nd floor flat in an apartment block with 1 storeys , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1996 to 2002
Area:
51 sqm (549 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: System built, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: (another dwelling above). Heating: Room heaters, electric.
Summary:
17 May 2012 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
rental (private)
Tenure:
Unknown
Property type:
2nd floor flat in an apartment block with 1 storeys , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 2003 to 2006
Area:
53 sqm (570 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: System built, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: (another dwelling above). Heating: Electric storage heaters.
Summary:
26 April 2012 - energy performance certificate grade B
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
rental (private)
Tenure:
Unknown
Property type:
2nd floor flat in an apartment block with 1 storeys , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 2003 to 2006
Area:
51 sqm (549 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: (another dwelling above). Heating: Electric storage heaters.
Summary:
13 January 2009 - energy performance certificate grade C
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
None , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 2003 to 2006
Area:
51 sqm (549 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Frequently asked questions

78 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 £223,198.
  • Based on an internal area of 51 m² and recent prices in Southend-On-Sea, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £145,000 to £206,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 78 Retort Close last sold for £235,000 in January 2023.

HouseMetric shows 78 Retort Close as 51 m² (549 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 05 August 2022. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 78 Retort Close was in council tax band C. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

78 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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