Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
May 2026 £310,000 1.9% -1.6%
Dec 2016 £260,000 5.9% 3.7%
Jan 2009 £165,000 -2.8% -5.1%
May 2007 £173,000 12.7% 10.7%
Jul 1998 £60,000 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 30, Ruthven Close.

Floorplan 30
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Internal area
49 square metres (527 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £6,326 per square metre (£588 per square foot) in May 2026. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £6,288 per square metre (£584 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
May 2026 £310,000 £6,327 £308,124 £6,288
Dec 2016 £260,000 £5,306 £327,758 £6,689
Jan 2009 £165,000 £3,367 £367,037 £7,491
May 2007 £173,000 £3,531 £317,702 £6,484
Jul 1998 £60,000 £1,224 £307,310 £6,272

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 49 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 £308,124. 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 £4,320 and £5,450 per square metre (£401 and £506 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 49 m², this implies a valuation between £212,000 and £267,000. 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
Terrace
Council tax band
C
Plot size
121 square metres (1,302 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 30 Ruthven Close. Advertised on multiple portals. It was reduced on 25/07/2016. It last appeared Dec 2016.
Photos:

There are 9 archived estate agent listing photos for 30 Ruthven Close.

Photos for 30 Ruthven Close
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 2 bedrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
June 2010 10/00418/TPOBAS
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved
Address:
30 Ruthven Close Wickford Esse
Description:
To fell an Oak subject of TPO/10/99 in the rear garden of No. 30
EPC Inspections
Summary:
28 October 2025 - energy performance certificate grade E
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Mid-Terrace House , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1983 to 1990
Area:
49 sqm (527 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation. Heating: Room heaters, electric.

Summary:
28 October 2008 - energy performance certificate grade D
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
None , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1991 to 1995
Area:
54 sqm (581 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Frequently asked questions

30 Ruthven 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 £308,124.
  • Based on an internal area of 49 m² and recent prices in Wickford, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £212,000 to £267,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 30 Ruthven Close last sold for £310,000 in May 2026.

HouseMetric shows 30 Ruthven Close as 49 m² (527 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 E, from an inspection dated 28 October 2025. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 30 Ruthven Close was in council tax band C. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

30 Ruthven Close is in postcode SS12 9AA, in Wickford. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Ruthven Close, SS12 9AA 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 4 August 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.