Sold STC Semi-detached

6 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE

BENFLEET, ESSEX SS7 2NT

2 beds 1 baths 59 m² Listed 8 Sep 2025 (-315d)

£375,000

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# 2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (SS7 2NT)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 6 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE, BENFLEET, ESSEX SS7 2NT |
| Price | £375,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £385,000 Apr 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 10/09/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £806/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £35,500

### Recommendations
- A2 (£900 - £1,200)
- B (£900 - £1,500)
- Q (£7,500 - £11,000)
- W1 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9394-3054-0201-2005-4204)

## Description

Perfectly positioned in the heart of Hadleigh, the property places you within walking distance of Hadleigh High Street, offering an array of shops, cafes and restaurants. You’ll also find scenic woodland walks and the historic Hadleigh Castle just moments away, while excellent transport links and nearby bus connections make this a highly convenient location.

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax: C

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/166698398/1357010) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/166698398/1357011) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #11099029
- **Address:** 6 Southfield Drive, BENFLEET, SS7 2NT
- **Certificate Issued:** 13/07/2015
- **Work Completed:** 03/07/2015
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 6 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2NT | £385,000 | 07/04/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 6 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2NT | £355,000 | 08/07/2022 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 33 BROOMFIELD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2SR | £355,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 55 BROOMFIELD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2SR | £410,000 | 11/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 35 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2NT | £287,500 | 31/01/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 48 SHERWOOD CRESCENT, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2LG | £440,000 | 26/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 31 ASHDOWN CRESCENT, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2LJ | £327,500 | 18/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 2 THE GILL, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2SN | £340,000 | 18/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 40 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2NT | £405,000 | 11/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 46 BROOMFIELD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2SW | £338,500 | 27/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 43 SHERWOOD CRESCENT, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2LF | £387,500 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 COLWORTH CLOSE, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2SP | £335,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 HAINAULT CLOSE, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2LL | £407,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 409 DAWS HEATH ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2UG | £430,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 HAINAULT CLOSE, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2LL | £475,000 | 21/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 52 BROOMFIELD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2SW | £380,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 DALWOOD GARDENS, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2NN | £336,000 | 02/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 27 SHERWOOD CRESCENT, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2LF | £390,000 | 01/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 501 DAWS HEATH ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2NW | £496,000 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 36 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2NT | £615,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached |
| 8 CENTRAL AVENUE, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2NR | £403,000 | 23/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 41 WESTWOOD GARDENS, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2SH | £465,000 | 10/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 DALWOOD GARDENS, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2NN | £427,000 | 08/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 79 SHERWOOD CRESCENT, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2LF | £525,000 | 25/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 549 DAWS HEATH ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2NJ | £487,500 | 16/05/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £435,833 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £407,750 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £399,506 (88 Semi-detached, SS7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -6.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,124/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,249/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,374/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £873/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.33% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £156,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £124,900

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £6,356/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 10.2%
- **10y growth:** 32.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Castle Point; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 46.5%

## 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

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

59 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£385,000 Apr 2026

Price per m²

£6,356/m²

Local average

£399,506 (-6.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,350 of 33,755)

Street crime

80 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Semi-Detached Bungalow
Two Generous Size Bedrooms
Modern Fitted Kitchen and Bathroom
Large Lounge/Diner
West Facing Rear Garden
Block Paved Driveway to Front
Short Proximity to Hadleigh high Street
Stones Throw from Belfairs Nature Reserve and West Wood

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

*Guide Price £375,000 - £400,000* This beautifully presented two-bedroom bungalow has been fully refurbished, offering the perfect combination of modern design and contemporary finishes. With bright, spacious interiors and a layout designed for both comfort and practicality, this home is ready to be enjoyed from the moment you move in.

Perfectly positioned in the heart of Hadleigh, the property places you within walking distance of Hadleigh High Street, offering an array of shops, cafes and restaurants. You’ll also find scenic woodland walks and the historic Hadleigh Castle just moments away, while excellent transport links and nearby bus connections make this a highly convenient location.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: C

Listed by

Leigh-on-sea

Gilbert & Rose

Reference: 166698398

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 11/09/2025

Expiry date: 10/09/2035

Current heating cost: £806/year

Potential heating cost: £484/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £35,500

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

Recommendations

Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£900 - £1,200)
Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #11099029

Property Details

Street: 6 Southfield Drive

Town: BENFLEET

Postcode: SS7 2NT

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 13/07/2015

Work Completed: 03/07/2015

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

8% since 2022

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	07/04/2026 (3 months ago)	£385,000	+8.5%
Sold	08/07/2022 (4 years ago)	£355,000	—

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
33 BROOMFIELD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2SR	£355,000	28/11/2025	Semi-detached
55 BROOMFIELD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2SR	£410,000	11/07/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 35 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2NT	£287,500	31/01/2025	Semi-detached
48 SHERWOOD CRESCENT, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2LG	£440,000	26/10/2023	Semi-detached
31 ASHDOWN CRESCENT, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2LJ	£327,500	18/08/2023	Semi-detached
2 THE GILL, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2SN	£340,000	18/08/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 40 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2NT	£405,000	11/04/2023	Semi-detached
46 BROOMFIELD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2SW	£338,500	27/02/2023	Semi-detached
43 SHERWOOD CRESCENT, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2LF	£387,500	18/11/2022	Semi-detached
12 COLWORTH CLOSE, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2SP	£335,000	14/10/2022	Semi-detached
6 HAINAULT CLOSE, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2LL	£407,000	14/10/2022	Semi-detached
409 DAWS HEATH ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2UG	£430,000	30/09/2022	Semi-detached
9 HAINAULT CLOSE, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2LL	£475,000	21/09/2022	Semi-detached
52 BROOMFIELD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2SW	£380,000	09/09/2022	Semi-detached
20 DALWOOD GARDENS, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2NN	£336,000	02/09/2022	Semi-detached
27 SHERWOOD CRESCENT, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2LF	£390,000	01/09/2022	Semi-detached
501 DAWS HEATH ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2NW	£496,000	26/08/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 36 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2NT	£615,000	05/08/2022	Detached
8 CENTRAL AVENUE, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2NR	£403,000	23/06/2022	Semi-detached
41 WESTWOOD GARDENS, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2SH	£465,000	10/06/2022	Semi-detached
16 DALWOOD GARDENS, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2NN	£427,000	08/06/2022	Semi-detached
79 SHERWOOD CRESCENT, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2LF	£525,000	25/05/2022	Semi-detached
549 DAWS HEATH ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2NJ	£487,500	16/05/2022	Semi-detached

Street average: £435,833 (3 sales)

Area average: £407,750 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 10.2%

10y growth 32.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Castle Point. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 3.7%

5y (index) 16.8%

10y (index) 46.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,124/mo

Realistic £1,249/mo

Optimistic £1,374/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Castle Point.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Southend: £873/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Central Avenue	0.1 miles
Shop	Essex Carpets	0.7 miles
Shop	Iceland	0.7 miles
Train station	Leigh-on-Sea	1.9 miles
Train station	Rayleigh	1.9 miles
Hospital	Southend University Hospital	3.3 miles
University	University of Essex	4.6 miles
Hospital	Wellesley Hospital	4.9 miles
University	Unknown	11.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	33
Anti-social behaviour	10
Criminal damage and arson	8
Shoplifting	6
Vehicle crime	6
Drugs	4
Other crime	4
Other theft	4
Public order	4
Burglary	1
Total incidents	80

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
Westwood Academy	Primary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 26 Jan 2018
Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 26 May 2016
Hadleigh Junior School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 25 Feb 2020
The Deanes	Secondary	0.7 miles	Good — 8 Nov 2023
The King John School	Secondary	0.9 miles	Good — 21 Sep 2021

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.33%

Max investor price (0.8%) £156,125

Target investor price (1%) £124,900

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).