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DELL COURT, DELL ROAD, GRAYS, THURROCK RM17 5JS

2 beds 1 baths 775 sq ft Listed 22 Oct 2019 (-2476d)

£160,000

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# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (RM17 5JS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 7, DELL COURT, DELL ROAD, GRAYS, THURROCK RM17 5JS |
| Price | £160,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 72 m² |
| Last sold | £160,000 Apr 2020 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** F
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 05/05/2024 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £1,097/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,338

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- C (£15 - £30)
- D (£80 - £120)
- E (£40)
- L (£900 - £1,200)
- O (£3,300 - £6,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0122-2826-7655-9704-2641)

## Description

***** GREAT FOR ACCESS TO TOWN AND OFFERED WITH NO CHAIN *****

This extremely spacious two bedroom upper floor duplex maisonette with a long lease. The property is ideally located within close proximity to Grays town Centre and walking distance to Grays mainline railway station offering an easy commute to Fenchurch Street, London.

Internally the generous accommodation comprises of an entrance hall, fitted kitchen and a light and airy lounge/diner with stairs up to the first floor. The first floor boasts two double bedrooms and a bathroom. Only by viewing can the size of the accommodation be fully appreciated and we would therefore recommend buyers to view at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

**Entrance Hall** -

**Kitchen** - 3.44 x 2.50 (11'3" x 8'2") -

**Lounge** - 5.01 x 4.02 (16'5" x 13'2") -

**First Floor Landing** -

**Bedroom One** - 5.01 x 2.68 (16'5" x 8'9") -

**Bedroom Two** - 3.97 x 3.21 (13'0" x 10'6") -

**Bathroom** -

**Lease Information** - Lease remaining : 942 years

Service Charge: TBC

Ground rent: TBC

**Agency Information** - 1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.

3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.

4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.

5. Referral Fees - Please note a referral fee of up to £240.00 including VAT per transaction could be received from any referred solicitor upon completion.

**Continued...** - 5: Griffin has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.

6: Griffin has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

**Buyers Reservation Fee Information** - Griffin Grays provide a reservation fee service to protect both our buyers and our vendors from being gazumped or gazundered.

A reservation fee is very similar to putting a holding deposit down when renting a property. It is a payment made by a buyer to provide exclusive rights to buy a property, under certain conditions and at an agreed price. The reservation fee is set at £1,000 for properties available through us  Full terms and conditions are available at the office or can be sent to you via email upon request.

## Property Photos

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/85849685/1559546) - EE Rating
- ![EI Rating](/listings/photos/85849685/1559547) - EI Rating

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| DELL COURT 7 DELL ROAD, GRAYS, THURROCK, RM17 5JS | £160,000 | 16/04/2020 | Flat |
| DELL COURT 7 DELL ROAD, GRAYS, THURROCK, RM17 5JS | £41,500 | 01/11/1999 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 53B MILTON ROAD, GRAYS, THURROCK, RM17 5EY | £200,000 | 12/02/2025 | Flat |
| 53C MILTON ROAD, GRAYS, THURROCK, RM17 5EY | £200,000 | 07/10/2022 | Flat |
| AVENUE LODGE, 2 5 PALMERS AVENUE, GRAYS, THURROCK, RM17 5UE | £247,500 | 13/05/2022 | Flat |
| 130 ORSETT ROAD, GRAYS, THURROCK, RM17 5ET | £555,000 | 13/05/2022 | Flat |
| 50 HATHAWAY ROAD, GRAYS, THURROCK, RM17 5LA | £361,000 | 14/04/2022 | Flat |
| AVENUE LODGE, 2 2 PALMERS AVENUE, GRAYS, THURROCK, RM17 5UE | £220,000 | 04/03/2022 | Flat |

**Area average:** £297,250 (6 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £194,044 (34 Flat, RM17, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -17.5%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Thurrock). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,235/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,372/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,509/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South West Essex (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Clarence Road, RM17 | £1,450/mo | 2 | 0.25 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed End Terrace, Darnley Road, RM17 | £1,700/mo | 2 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Kent Road, RM17 | £1,800/mo | 2 | 0.29 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, The Retreat, RM17 | £1,450/mo | 2 | 0.33 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, The Retreat, RM17 | £1,450/mo | 2 | 0.33 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, The Retreat, RM17 | £1,550/mo | 2 | 0.33 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, High Street, RM17 | £1,650/mo | 2 | 0.34 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Grays, RM17 | £1,450/mo | 2 | 0.41 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,563/mo (8 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.94% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £187,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £150,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,500/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 11.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 8.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £695/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 18%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,222/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 6.1%
- **10y growth:** 19.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Thurrock; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 2.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 17.4%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Floor area

72 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£160,000 Apr 2020

Price per m²

£2,222/m²

Local average

£194,044 (-17.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (12,970 of 33,755)

Street crime

329 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Split Level
Double Bedrooms
No Onward Chain
Viewing Advised
Good Sized Property
Close To Town Centre
EPC RATING E35

Description

*** GREAT FOR ACCESS TO TOWN AND OFFERED WITH NO CHAIN *

This extremely spacious two bedroom upper floor duplex maisonette with a long lease. The property is ideally located within close proximity to Grays town Centre and walking distance to Grays mainline railway station offering an easy commute to Fenchurch Street, London.

Internally the generous accommodation comprises of an entrance hall, fitted kitchen and a light and airy lounge/diner with stairs up to the first floor. The first floor boasts two double bedrooms and a bathroom. Only by viewing can the size of the accommodation be fully appreciated and we would therefore recommend buyers to view at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Entrance Hall -

Kitchen - 3.44 x 2.50 (11'3" x 8'2") -

Lounge - 5.01 x 4.02 (16'5" x 13'2") -

First Floor Landing -

Bedroom One - 5.01 x 2.68 (16'5" x 8'9") -

Bedroom Two - 3.97 x 3.21 (13'0" x 10'6") -

Bathroom -

Lease Information - Lease remaining : 942 years
Service Charge: TBC
Ground rent: TBC

Agency Information - 1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5. Referral Fees - Please note a referral fee of up to £240.00 including VAT per transaction could be received from any referred solicitor upon completion.

Continued... - 5: Griffin has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Griffin has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Buyers Reservation Fee Information** - Griffin Grays provide a reservation fee service to protect both our buyers and our vendors from being gazumped or gazundered.
A reservation fee is very similar to putting a holding deposit down when renting a property. It is a payment made by a buyer to provide exclusive rights to buy a property, under certain conditions and at an agreed price. The reservation fee is set at £1,000 for properties available through us Full terms and conditions are available at the office or can be sent to you via email upon request.

Listed by

Covering Thurrock

Griffin Residential Group LTD

Reference: 85849685

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 05/05/2024. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: F

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 06/05/2014

Expiry date: 05/05/2024 (expired)

Current heating cost: £1,097/year

Potential heating cost: £282/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,338

EPC F or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (£15 - £30)
Draughtproof single-glazed windows (£80 - £120)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£40)
Fan assisted storage heaters and dual immersion cylinder (£900 - £1,200)
Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EI Rating

Price history

286% since 1999

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	16/04/2020 (6 years ago)	£160,000	+285.5%
Sold	01/11/1999 (26 years ago)	£41,500	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
53B MILTON ROAD, GRAYS, THURROCK, RM17 5EY	£200,000	12/02/2025	Flat
53C MILTON ROAD, GRAYS, THURROCK, RM17 5EY	£200,000	07/10/2022	Flat
AVENUE LODGE, 2 5 PALMERS AVENUE, GRAYS, THURROCK, RM17 5UE	£247,500	13/05/2022	Flat
130 ORSETT ROAD, GRAYS, THURROCK, RM17 5ET	£555,000	13/05/2022	Flat
50 HATHAWAY ROAD, GRAYS, THURROCK, RM17 5LA	£361,000	14/04/2022	Flat
AVENUE LODGE, 2 2 PALMERS AVENUE, GRAYS, THURROCK, RM17 5UE	£220,000	04/03/2022	Flat

Area average: £297,250 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 6.1%

10y growth 19.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Thurrock. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -1.7%

5y (index) 2.2%

10y (index) 17.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Thurrock. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,235/mo

Realistic £1,372/mo

Optimistic £1,509/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Thurrock.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South West Essex: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View RM17 5JS

Address

3 Dell Road

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Orsett Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Genesis Barbers	0.1 miles
Shop	Laurens d'Auray	0.1 miles
Train station	Grays	0.4 miles
Train station	Tilbury Town	1.7 miles
University	University of Greenwich	3.8 miles
Hospital	Jasmine Centre	4.3 miles
Hospital	King's / Dartford Dialysis Unit	4.3 miles
University	Unknown	10.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	136
Anti-social behaviour	48
Other theft	26
Criminal damage and arson	23
Public order	23
Vehicle crime	22
Drugs	19
Shoplifting	14
Burglary	6
Possession of weapons	5
Robbery	3
Bicycle theft	2
Other crime	2
Total incidents	329

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Quarry Hill Academy	Primary	0.1 miles	Outstanding — 19 Jul 2016
Grays Convent High School	Secondary	0.2 miles	Good — 27 Jun 2013
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 5 Sep 2012
Thames Park Secondary School	Secondary	0.5 miles	Good — 14 Mar 2023
Thameside Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
2 Bed Flat, Clarence Road, RM17	£1,450/mo	2	0.25 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed End Terrace, Darnley Road, RM17	£1,700/mo	2	0.27 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Kent Road, RM17	£1,800/mo	2	0.29 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, The Retreat, RM17	£1,450/mo	2	0.33 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, The Retreat, RM17	£1,450/mo	2	0.33 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, The Retreat, RM17	£1,550/mo	2	0.33 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, High Street, RM17	£1,650/mo	2	0.34 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Grays, RM17	£1,450/mo	2	0.41 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,563/mo (8 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.94%

Max investor price (0.8%) £187,500

Target investor price (1%) £150,000

Gross yield 11.3%

Cost-to-rent ratio 8.9×

Monthly cashflow £695/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 18%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).

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