# 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 *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 ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166698398/1356995) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166698398/1356996) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166698398/1356997) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166698398/1356998) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166698398/1356999) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166698398/1357000) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166698398/1357001) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166698398/1357002) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166698398/1357003) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166698398/1357004) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166698398/1357005) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166698398/1357006) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166698398/1357007) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166698398/1357008) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166698398/1357009) ## 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 | | 2 THE GILL, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2SN | £340,000 | 18/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 31 ASHDOWN CRESCENT, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2LJ | £327,500 | 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 | | 6 HAINAULT CLOSE, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2LL | £407,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 12 COLWORTH CLOSE, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 2SP | £335,000 | 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 ## 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, The Rowans, SS9 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 1 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,100/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.29% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £137,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £110,000 *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 £1,100/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 28.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-512/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.6% *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:** £6,356/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 9.9% - **10y growth:** 32.1% ## 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)