# 2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (RM15 6QD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 21 CHEELSON ROAD, SOUTH OCKENDON, THURROCK RM15 6QD | | Price | £425,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 60 m² | | Last sold | £428,000 Oct 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** D - **Expiry date:** 30/05/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £986/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £21,525 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - E (£25) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0045-2849-7852-9676-4761) ## Description Guide Price £425,000 - £450,000. This endeering bungalow has great curb appeal, with an impressive driveway large enough for multiple cars. Upon entering you are welcomed into a cosy hallway which is tastefully decorated with smooth walls, ceilings and wooden flooring. The lounge is an inviting space, with a decorative iron fireplace, UPVC double glazed bay window filling the room with light and a calm colour palette.  The newly fully fitted kitchen is a generous size with eye and base level units, enough space for a dining area, and instant access to the south facing rear garden. You are instantly met with a well maintained decking space which savours the sun morning to night. the rest is laid to lawn along with a summer house which is currently used for storage and at home gym. The rear garden also stretches around to the side if the property, creating potential to extend.  The property is a stones throw away from farmers fields which provides the perfect scenery for pretty summer evening walks. You are also within walking distance to the popular Royal Oak family pub and restaurant which is a local favourite. South Ockendon is easily accessed via the M25, A13 AND A127 and this lovely bungalow benefits from being walking distance to Ockendon C2C station which is 25 minutes to Fenchurch Street. You have a selection of local schools to choose from, the closest primary school being Benyon Primary School, or a short drive into Upminster is the choice of James Oglethorpe, Corbets Tey School and not forgetting the secondary schools, Harris Academy Ockendon, Coopers Secondary School and Gaynes Secondary School. Just a short walk away is Canterbury Parade which has all your shopping amenities. You also have a dentist and doctors surgery close by.  Both double bedrooms are tastefully decorated which has created a peaceful and tranquil feel, the master bedroom benefitting from good size quality wardrobes.  The bathroom is the perfect spot to relax after a long day, neat and tidy with floor to ceiling tiles, neutral colours and spot lights.  Not forgetting the boarded loft space, gas combi boiler which is less than a year old and still under warranty, new electrical consumer unit and fully fitted kitchen appliances.      ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161552654/1306917) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161552654/1306918) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161552654/1306919) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161552654/1306920) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161552654/1306921) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161552654/1306922) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161552654/1306923) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161552654/1306924) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161552654/1306925) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161552654/1306926) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161552654/1306927) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161552654/1306928) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161552654/1306929) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161552654/1306930) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161552654/1306931) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161552654/1306932) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161552654/1306933) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/161552654/1306934) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/161552654/1306935) - EPC 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #14098389 - **Address:** 21 Cheelson Road, SOUTH OCKENDON, RM15 6QD - **Certificate Issued:** 12/07/2020 - **Work Completed:** 23/06/2020 - **Items:** 1 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 21 CHEELSON ROAD, SOUTH OCKENDON, THURROCK, RM15 6QD | £428,000 | 10/10/2025 | Semi-detached | | 21 CHEELSON ROAD, SOUTH OCKENDON, THURROCK, RM15 6QD | £330,000 | 25/08/2016 | Semi-detached | | 21 CHEELSON ROAD, SOUTH OCKENDON, THURROCK, RM15 6QD | £112,000 | 20/10/2000 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 2 CHEELSON ROAD, SOUTH OCKENDON, THURROCK, RM15 6QD | £420,000 | 14/09/2022 | Detached | | 13 WILSMAN ROAD, SOUTH OCKENDON, THURROCK, RM15 6QB | £535,000 | 29/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 11 WILSMAN ROAD, SOUTH OCKENDON, THURROCK, RM15 6QB | £492,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 4 NELSON ROAD, SOUTH OCKENDON, THURROCK, RM15 6PX | £375,000 | 20/08/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 9 CHEELSON ROAD, SOUTH OCKENDON, THURROCK, RM15 6QD | £435,000 | 17/08/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £427,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £467,333 (3 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £417,634 (32 Semi-detached, RM15, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +1.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Thurrock). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,229/mo - **Realistic:** £1,366/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,503/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Harlow & Stortford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,022/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, Windstar Drive, RM15 | £1,695/mo | 2 | 0.54 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,695/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £211,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £169,500 *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 £1,695/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 20.9× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-173/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.7% *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:** £7,083/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 14% - **10y growth:** 20.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Thurrock; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.6% - **5y growth (index):** 17.3% - **10y growth (index):** 41% ## 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)