# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (SS4 3ET) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 436 ASHINGDON ROAD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX SS4 3ET | | Price | £575,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Last sold | £575,000 Apr 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 09/05/2029 - **Current heating cost:** £702/year ### Recommendations - W1 (1,200) - N (6,000) - U (5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0809-2880-7755-9991-3271) ## Description GUIDE PRICE £575,000 - £600,000 A flawless example of stylish, low-maintenance living, this exceptional three-bedroom detached bungalow has been lovingly renovated throughout, blending modern luxury with clever design. From the moment you step inside the bright and welcoming hallway, it’s clear no detail has been overlooked, from the spacious bedrooms to the expansive open-plan kitchen, dining, and living spaces, finished with elegant skylights and bi-fold doors that flood the home with natural light. Every corner of this property has been carefully curated to create a home that is both inviting and effortlessly impressive. Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: D (£2,268 p/yr) ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197339) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197340) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197341) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197342) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197343) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197344) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197345) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197346) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197347) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197348) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197349) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197350) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197351) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197352) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197353) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197354) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197355) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197356) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197357) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197358) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197359) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197360) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197361) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197362) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197363) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197364) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197365) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197366) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197367) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197368) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197369) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197370) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197371) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197372) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197373) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197374) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197375) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197376) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197377) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197378) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197379) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197380) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197381) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197382) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/161206562/1197383) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/161206562/1197384) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/161206562/1197385) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 436 ASHINGDON ROAD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 3ET | £575,000 | 02/04/2026 | Detached | | 436 ASHINGDON ROAD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 3ET | £400,000 | 09/07/2019 | Detached | | 436 ASHINGDON ROAD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 3ET | £218,000 | 28/06/2013 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 15 YORK ROAD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 3HG | £625,000 | 19/09/2025 | Detached | | 74 CANEWDON VIEW ROAD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 3DX | £665,000 | 05/08/2025 | Detached | | 35 DERBYDALE, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 3BY | £492,000 | 17/03/2025 | Detached | | 50A YORK ROAD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 3HQ | £750,000 | 27/10/2023 | Detached | | 27 ALBERT CLOSE, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 3EY | £455,000 | 25/10/2023 | Detached | | 50 YORK ROAD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 3HQ | £750,000 | 06/10/2023 | Detached | | 6 WEDGWOOD WAY, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 3AS | £445,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached | | 73 ALEXANDRA ROAD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 3HB | £575,000 | 08/09/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 464 ASHINGDON ROAD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 3ET | £515,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 87 CANEWDON VIEW ROAD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 3DU | £700,000 | 23/09/2022 | Detached | | 11 COPELANDS, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 3EE | £499,700 | 19/08/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 464A ASHINGDON ROAD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 3ET | £500,000 | 01/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 40A YORK ROAD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 3HQ | £500,000 | 15/07/2022 | Detached | | 445 ASHINGDON ROAD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 3EN | £550,000 | 27/05/2022 | Detached | | 19 HIGHCLIFF CRESCENT, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 3HN | £415,000 | 26/04/2022 | Detached | | 459 ASHINGDON ROAD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 3EN | £535,000 | 12/04/2022 | Detached | | 50A YORK ROAD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 3HQ | £525,000 | 21/03/2022 | Detached | | 94 ALEXANDRA ROAD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 3HD | £417,500 | 07/03/2022 | Detached | | 8 YORK ROAD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 3HQ | £520,000 | 18/02/2022 | Detached | | 15 WEDGWOOD WAY, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 3AS | £397,000 | 30/11/2021 | Detached | | 33 MOONS CLOSE, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 3HA | £400,000 | 06/10/2021 | Detached | | 6 MACINTYRES WALK, ROCHFORD, ESSEX, SS4 3ED | £455,000 | 04/10/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £507,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £533,560 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £561,707 (29 Detached, SS4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +2.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Rochford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,166/mo - **Realistic:** £1,296/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,426/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Southend (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,097/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Newton Hall Gardens, SS4 | £1,600/mo | 3 | 0.09 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Ashingdon Road, SS4 | £1,795/mo | 3 | 1.09 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,698/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £212,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £169,800 *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 £1,698/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 28.2× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-761/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.5% *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:** £4,873/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 11.8% - **10y growth:** 59% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Rochford; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4% - **5y growth (index):** 15.4% - **10y growth (index):** 32.2% ## 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)