Sold STC Bungalow

34 MACDONALD AVENUE

WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA SS0 9BS

2 beds 1 baths 1,023 sq ft Listed 4 Feb 2025 (-531d)

£340,000

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# 2 bedroom bungalow for sale (SS0 9BS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 34 MACDONALD AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA SS0 9BS |
| Price | £340,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Floor area | 95 m² |
| Last sold | £335,000 Mar 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 19/06/2028
- **Current heating cost:** £710/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £24,520

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£20)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- 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/8901-0702-2729-2027-1683)

## Description

**POTENTIAL TO EXTEND** MUCH LARGER THAN FIRST IMPRESSIONS**

Welcome to Macdonald Avenue in Westcliff-on-Sea, this two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow offers a wonderful opportunity for those seeking a comfortable and versatile living space. Spanning an impressive 1022 square feet, the property boasts two generous reception rooms, providing ample space for relaxation and entertaining.

The exceptionally spacious kitchen/diner is a highlight, perfect for family meals or hosting friends. The bungalow features a well-appointed three-piece wet room, ensuring convenience and ease of use. Outside, the maintainable courtyard-style rear garden presents a lovely spot for outdoor enjoyment, whether it be for gardening or simply unwinding in the fresh air.

This property is ideally situated within a good location for school catchments, making it an excellent choice for families. Additionally, it is just a short distance from Southend High Street and London Road, where you will find a delightful array of local amenities, cafes, and shops to explore.

Whether you are looking to downsize, invest, or find your first home, this property offers a unique blend of comfort and convenience in a sought-after area. Don’t miss the chance to make this charming bungalow your own.

**Entrance** - Single glazed obscure wooden door to entrance, wooden flooring, radiator, picture rail, pendant lighting.

**Lounge** - 5.49m x 3.25m (18' x 10'8) - Wooden flooring, radiator, double glazed French doors to rear aspect, picture rail, pendant lighting.

**Kitchen/Diner** - 5.31m max x 4.32m (17'5 max x 14'2) - Tiled flooring, radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect, double glazed obscure door to side aspect, base & wall units, rolltop worksurface incorporating stainless steel sink & drainer, space for cooker with extractor over, space for fridge/freezer, space and plumbing for washing machine & dishwasher, ceiling mounted lighting.

**Conservatory** - 4.39m x 2.77m (14'5 x 9'1) - Tiled flooring, double glazed windows to side aspect, double glazed windows to rear aspect, double glazed French doors to rear aspect.

**Bedroom One** - 4.27m x 3.38m (14' x 11'1) - Wooden flooring, radiator, double glazed bay window to front aspect, picture rail, pendant lighting.

**Bedroom Two** - 3.63m x 3.56m (11'11 x 11'8) - Wooden flooring, radiator, double glazed window to front aspect, picture rail, pendant lighting.

**Wet Room** - 2.39m x 1.78m (7'10 x 5'10) - Tiled flooring, tiled walls, double glazed obscure window to side aspect, walk in shower, W/C, hand basin, ceiling mounted lighting.

**Rear Garden** - Courtyard style maintainable garden, shrubs & flower beds, mature trees, side access.

**Front Of Property & Parking** - Block paved entrance with added patio space.

**School Catchments** - The Westborough Primary School

Chase High School

## Property Photos

- ![Front Of Property](/listings/photos/157742342/1171311) - Front Of Property
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/157742342/1171312) - Lounge
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/157742342/1171313) - Kitchen
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/157742342/1171314) - Lounge
- ![Hallway](/listings/photos/157742342/1171315) - Hallway
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/157742342/1171316) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/157742342/1171317) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/157742342/1171318) - Bedroom 1
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/157742342/1171319) - Bathroom
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/157742342/1171320) - Bedroom 2
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/157742342/1171321) - Conservatory
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/157742342/1171322) - Rear Garden
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/157742342/1171323) - Rear Garden
- ![Plot](/listings/photos/157742342/1171324) - Plot
- ![Front Of Property](/listings/photos/157742342/1171325) - Front Of Property
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/157742342/1171326) - Kitchen

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/157742342/1171327) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/157742342/1171328) - EE Rating
- ![EI Rating](/listings/photos/157742342/1171329) - EI Rating

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #4504993
- **Address:** 34 MacDonald Avenue, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SS0 9BS
- **Certificate Issued:** 27/02/2007
- **Work Completed:** 16/02/2007
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 34 MACDONALD AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 9BS | £335,000 | 24/03/2025 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 20 ST GEORGES DRIVE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 0SS | £385,000 | 12/11/2024 | Detached |
| 67 GAINSBOROUGH DRIVE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 9AL | £480,000 | 31/01/2023 | Detached |
| 24 ST GEORGES DRIVE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 0SS | £395,000 | 21/12/2022 | Detached |
| 132 INVERNESS AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 9DX | £405,000 | 25/03/2022 | Detached |
| 41 CLEVELAND DRIVE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 0SU | £390,000 | 17/12/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 40A MACDONALD AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 9BS | £175,000 | 01/10/2021 | Flat |
| 2 SHAKESPEARE AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 0ST | £410,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached |
| 34 ST GEORGES DRIVE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 0SS | £340,000 | 27/08/2021 | Detached |
| 141 INVERNESS AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 9DU | £335,000 | 16/08/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £175,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £392,500 (8 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £721,125 (22 Detached, SS0, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -52.9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Southend-on-Sea). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,158/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,287/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,416/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, Lavender Grove, SS0 | £1,400/mo | 2 | 0.47 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Lavender Grove, SS0 | £1,450/mo | 2 | 0.48 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Beaumont Court, SS2 | £1,550/mo | 2 | 0.53 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,467/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.43% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £181,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £145,000

*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 £1,450/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 19.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-59/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.7%

*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:** £3,579/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 9.8%
- **10y growth:** 52.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Southend-on-Sea; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 13.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 41.2%

## 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

95 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£335,000 Mar 2025

Price per m²

£3,579/m²

Local average

£721,125 (-52.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (8,161 of 33,755)

Street crime

798 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Two Bedroom Semi-Detached Bungalow
Two Reception Rooms
Plans Drawn Up For Loft Extension STPP
Excellent Size Kitchen/Diner
Wet Room
Larger than Average Rooms
Maintainable Rear Garden
Potential To Renovate Throughout
Great Location For Good Schools

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Broadband: ADSL copper wire
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Accessibility: Level access
Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: Yes
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

POTENTIAL TO EXTEND MUCH LARGER THAN FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Welcome to Macdonald Avenue in Westcliff-on-Sea, this two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow offers a wonderful opportunity for those seeking a comfortable and versatile living space. Spanning an impressive 1022 square feet, the property boasts two generous reception rooms, providing ample space for relaxation and entertaining.

The exceptionally spacious kitchen/diner is a highlight, perfect for family meals or hosting friends. The bungalow features a well-appointed three-piece wet room, ensuring convenience and ease of use. Outside, the maintainable courtyard-style rear garden presents a lovely spot for outdoor enjoyment, whether it be for gardening or simply unwinding in the fresh air.

This property is ideally situated within a good location for school catchments, making it an excellent choice for families. Additionally, it is just a short distance from Southend High Street and London Road, where you will find a delightful array of local amenities, cafes, and shops to explore.

Whether you are looking to downsize, invest, or find your first home, this property offers a unique blend of comfort and convenience in a sought-after area. Don’t miss the chance to make this charming bungalow your own.

Entrance - Single glazed obscure wooden door to entrance, wooden flooring, radiator, picture rail, pendant lighting.

Lounge - 5.49m x 3.25m (18' x 10'8) - Wooden flooring, radiator, double glazed French doors to rear aspect, picture rail, pendant lighting.

Kitchen/Diner - 5.31m max x 4.32m (17'5 max x 14'2) - Tiled flooring, radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect, double glazed obscure door to side aspect, base & wall units, rolltop worksurface incorporating stainless steel sink & drainer, space for cooker with extractor over, space for fridge/freezer, space and plumbing for washing machine & dishwasher, ceiling mounted lighting.

Conservatory - 4.39m x 2.77m (14'5 x 9'1) - Tiled flooring, double glazed windows to side aspect, double glazed windows to rear aspect, double glazed French doors to rear aspect.

Bedroom One - 4.27m x 3.38m (14' x 11'1) - Wooden flooring, radiator, double glazed bay window to front aspect, picture rail, pendant lighting.

Bedroom Two - 3.63m x 3.56m (11'11 x 11'8) - Wooden flooring, radiator, double glazed window to front aspect, picture rail, pendant lighting.

Wet Room - 2.39m x 1.78m (7'10 x 5'10) - Tiled flooring, tiled walls, double glazed obscure window to side aspect, walk in shower, W/C, hand basin, ceiling mounted lighting.

Rear Garden - Courtyard style maintainable garden, shrubs & flower beds, mature trees, side access.

Front Of Property & Parking - Block paved entrance with added patio space.

School Catchments** - The Westborough Primary School
Chase High School

Listed by

Westcliff-On-Sea

Appointmoor Estates

Reference: 157742342

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 20/06/2018

Expiry date: 19/06/2028

Current heating cost: £710/year

Potential heating cost: £492/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £24,520

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

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EI Rating

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #4504993

Property Details

Street: 34 MacDonald Avenue

Town: WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA

Postcode: SS0 9BS

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 27/02/2007

Work Completed: 16/02/2007

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

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	24/03/2025 (1 year ago)	£335,000	—

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
20 ST GEORGES DRIVE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 0SS	£385,000	12/11/2024	Detached
67 GAINSBOROUGH DRIVE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 9AL	£480,000	31/01/2023	Detached
24 ST GEORGES DRIVE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 0SS	£395,000	21/12/2022	Detached
132 INVERNESS AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 9DX	£405,000	25/03/2022	Detached
41 CLEVELAND DRIVE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 0SU	£390,000	17/12/2021	Detached
Same street 40A MACDONALD AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 9BS	£175,000	01/10/2021	Flat
2 SHAKESPEARE AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 0ST	£410,000	29/09/2021	Detached
34 ST GEORGES DRIVE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 0SS	£340,000	27/08/2021	Detached
141 INVERNESS AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 9DU	£335,000	16/08/2021	Detached

Street average: £175,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £392,500 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 9.8%

10y growth 52.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Southend-on-Sea. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 2.7%

5y (index) 13.9%

10y (index) 41.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Southend-on-Sea. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,158/mo

Realistic £1,287/mo

Optimistic £1,416/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Southend-on-Sea.

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

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SS0 9BS

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Shakespeare Drive	0.1 miles
Shop	Premier Supermarket	0.3 miles
Shop	Dry Cleaning Centre	0.3 miles
Hospital	Southend University Hospital	0.5 miles
Train station	Prittlewell	0.6 miles
Train station	Southend Victoria	0.7 miles
University	University of Essex	1.0 miles
Hospital	Wellesley Hospital	1.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	302
Shoplifting	119
Anti-social behaviour	91
Criminal damage and arson	56
Public order	48
Vehicle crime	40
Other theft	38
Drugs	34
Burglary	15
Other crime	15
Bicycle theft	14
Possession of weapons	13
Theft from the person	7
Robbery	6
Total incidents	798

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
Westborough Academy	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 20 Mar 2024
Southend High School for Boys	Secondary	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 10 Jul 2024
Chase High School	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 20 Mar 2022
Lancaster School	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 27 Jun 2013
Southend YMCA Community School	Other	0.5 miles	Good — 10 Jul 2015

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, Lavender Grove, SS0	£1,400/mo	2	0.47 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Lavender Grove, SS0	£1,450/mo	2	0.48 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Beaumont Court, SS2	£1,550/mo	2	0.53 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,467/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.43%

Max investor price (0.8%) £181,250

Target investor price (1%) £145,000

Gross yield 5.1%

Cost-to-rent ratio 19.5×

Monthly cashflow £-59/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -0.7%

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).