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FLAT D

NESS COURT, 82, NESS ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA SS3 9DH

2 beds 1 baths 624 sq ft Listed 20 Dec 2024 (-577d)

£180,000

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# 2 bedroom flat for sale (SS3 9DH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT D, NESS COURT, 82, NESS ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA SS3 9DH |
| Price | £180,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 2007-2011 |
| Floor area | 58 m² |
| Last sold | £190,000 Jan 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 16/10/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £430/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £2,600

### Recommendations
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2037-2220-4309-0673-1296)

## Description

“PUBLIC NOTICE”

We advise that an offer has been made for the above property in the sum of £190,000

Any persons wishing to raise objection can do so within 14 days of receiving the offer.

Any persons wishing to increase on this offer should notify Abbotts Thorpe Bay of their best offer prior to exchange of contracts.

**NO ONWARD CHAIN**

Abbotts are delighted to welcome to the market this fantastic ground floor purpose built apartment, boasting independent access from its own front door, along with bright & spacious accommodation, all conveniently located for local amenities and within walking distance of Shoeburyness Station with links to London Fenchurch Street, to make a fabulous move for first time buyers and commuters or an excellent investment opportunity.

Inside, the well presented and well sized accommodation comprises two large double bedrooms that are complemented by ample lounge and dining reception space, that could accommodate a home working space if required.  There is a well equipped fitted kitchen, a handy utility cupboard and a fitted three piece bathroom.

This superb property also comes with allocated parking, a long 108 year remaining lease term, a modern combination gas central heating system and uPVC double glazing.  The home enjoys close by shops and supermarkets, offers good access to nearby parks & beaches and is well connected to the bustling Southend City Centre.  An early viewing comes highly recommended to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity.

## Property Photos

- ![Purpose Built](/listings/photos/156105776/808444) - Purpose Built
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/156105776/808445) - Lounge
- ![Fitted Kitchen](/listings/photos/156105776/808446) - Fitted Kitchen
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/156105776/808447) - Dining Room
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/156105776/808448) - Lounge
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/156105776/808449) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/156105776/808450) - Bedroom One
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/156105776/808451) - Dining Room
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/156105776/808452) - Bathroom
- ![Hall](/listings/photos/156105776/808453) - Hall
- ![Own Front Door](/listings/photos/156105776/808454) - Own Front Door
- ![Residents Parking](/listings/photos/156105776/808455) - Residents Parking
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/156105776/808456) - Lounge
- ![Fitted Kitchen](/listings/photos/156105776/808457) - Fitted Kitchen
- ![Entrance](/listings/photos/156105776/808458) - Entrance
- ![Purpose Built](/listings/photos/156105776/808459) - Purpose Built

## Floorplans

- ![FLOOR-PLAN](/listings/photos/156105776/808460) - FLOOR-PLAN

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/156105776/808461) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| NESS COURT, 82 FLAT D NESS ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DH | £190,000 | 23/01/2026 | Flat |
| NESS COURT, 82 FLAT D NESS ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DH | £191,500 | 01/02/2008 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 80B RICHMOND AVENUE, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9LG | £254,000 | 16/12/2025 | Flat |
| 47A WEST ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DR | £225,500 | 28/11/2025 | Flat |
| 65 RICHMOND AVENUE, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9LE | £150,000 | 27/08/2024 | Flat |
| 1 GROUND FLOOR FLAT WATERLOO ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9EQ | £220,000 | 17/11/2023 | Flat |
| 179 WEST ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9EH | £115,000 | 10/11/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 88C NESS ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DH | £147,500 | 06/10/2023 | Flat |
| 19 ST ANDREWS ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9JA | £236,000 | 02/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 88 NESS ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DH | £15,500 | 18/08/2023 | Other |
| MILL LODGE, 10 FLAT B WEST ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DP | £81,000 | 12/06/2023 | Flat |
| 1A ST ANDREWS CLOSE, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DD | £225,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] NESS COURT, 82 FLAT A NESS ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DH | £185,000 | 16/12/2022 | Flat |
| 32 NESS ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DF | £160,000 | 27/10/2022 | Flat |
| 9B ST ANDREWS ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9JA | £211,000 | 21/09/2022 | Flat |
| 37A WEST ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DR | £165,000 | 19/08/2022 | Flat |
| 30 FLAT 2 ST ANDREWS ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9HZ | £195,000 | 26/05/2022 | Flat |
| 108B NESS ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DJ | £135,000 | 28/04/2022 | Flat |
| 32B NESS ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DF | £130,000 | 29/03/2022 | Flat |
| 37B WATERLOO ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9EQ | £197,000 | 29/03/2022 | Flat |
| 137 FLAT 2 RICHMOND AVENUE, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9LF | £192,500 | 18/03/2022 | Flat |
| 108E NESS ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DJ | £170,000 | 08/03/2022 | Flat |
| 13 WEST ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DR | £150,000 | 04/03/2022 | Flat |
| 48 ST ANDREWS ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9JA | £190,000 | 15/01/2022 | Flat |
| WESTBURY COURT FLAT 1 WEST ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DT | £135,995 | 24/09/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £116,000 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £176,900 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £203,080 (14 Flat, SS3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -11.4%

## 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 Bury St Edmunds (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/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 Maisonette, Southend On Sea, SS3 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 0.07 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Shoeburyness, SS3 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 0.09 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, West Road, SS3 | £1,175/mo | 2 | 0.09 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Mill Lodge, SS3 | £2,580/mo | 2 | 0.19 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed End Terrace, Weaverdale, SS3 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 0.74 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,521/mo (5 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.72% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*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 £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 8.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 11.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £436/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 10%

*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:** £3,103/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 12.4%
- **10y growth:** 30.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Southend-on-Sea; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 1.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 24.8%

## 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

LEASEHOLD (105 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

58 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 2007-2011

Last sold

£190,000 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£3,103/m²

Local average

£203,080 (-11.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (14,776 of 33,755)

Street crime

220 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Purpose Built Ground Floor Apartment
Own Independent Front Door
Two Large Double Bedrooms
Lounge And Dining Receptions
Well Equipped Fitted Kitchen
Fitted Bathroom
Allocated Parking
Bright & Well Presented Home
Gas Central Heating
Long 108 Year Remaining Lease Term

Additional details

Parking: Yes

Description

“PUBLIC NOTICE”
We advise that an offer has been made for the above property in the sum of £190,000

Any persons wishing to raise objection can do so within 14 days of receiving the offer.
Any persons wishing to increase on this offer should notify Abbotts Thorpe Bay of their best offer prior to exchange of contracts.

NO ONWARD CHAIN

Abbotts are delighted to welcome to the market this fantastic ground floor purpose built apartment, boasting independent access from its own front door, along with bright & spacious accommodation, all conveniently located for local amenities and within walking distance of Shoeburyness Station with links to London Fenchurch Street, to make a fabulous move for first time buyers and commuters or an excellent investment opportunity.

Inside, the well presented and well sized accommodation comprises two large double bedrooms that are complemented by ample lounge and dining reception space, that could accommodate a home working space if required. There is a well equipped fitted kitchen, a handy utility cupboard and a fitted three piece bathroom.

This superb property also comes with allocated parking, a long 108 year remaining lease term, a modern combination gas central heating system and uPVC double glazing. The home enjoys close by shops and supermarkets, offers good access to nearby parks & beaches and is well connected to the bustling Southend City Centre. An early viewing comes highly recommended to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity.

Listed by

Thorpe Bay

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 156105776

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 17/10/2023

Expiry date: 16/10/2033

Current heating cost: £430/year

Potential heating cost: £372/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £2,600

Recommendations

Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

FLOOR-PLAN

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

-1% since 2008

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	23/01/2026 (5 months ago)	£190,000	-0.8%
Sold	01/02/2008 (18 years ago)	£191,500	—

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
80B RICHMOND AVENUE, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9LG	£254,000	16/12/2025	Flat
47A WEST ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DR	£225,500	28/11/2025	Flat
65 RICHMOND AVENUE, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9LE	£150,000	27/08/2024	Flat
1 GROUND FLOOR FLAT WATERLOO ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9EQ	£220,000	17/11/2023	Flat
179 WEST ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9EH	£115,000	10/11/2023	Flat
Same street 88C NESS ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DH	£147,500	06/10/2023	Flat
19 ST ANDREWS ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9JA	£236,000	02/10/2023	Flat
Same street 88 NESS ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DH	£15,500	18/08/2023	Other
MILL LODGE, 10 FLAT B WEST ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DP	£81,000	12/06/2023	Flat
1A ST ANDREWS CLOSE, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DD	£225,000	21/12/2022	Flat
Same street NESS COURT, 82 FLAT A NESS ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DH	£185,000	16/12/2022	Flat
32 NESS ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DF	£160,000	27/10/2022	Flat
9B ST ANDREWS ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9JA	£211,000	21/09/2022	Flat
37A WEST ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DR	£165,000	19/08/2022	Flat
30 FLAT 2 ST ANDREWS ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9HZ	£195,000	26/05/2022	Flat
108B NESS ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DJ	£135,000	28/04/2022	Flat
32B NESS ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DF	£130,000	29/03/2022	Flat
37B WATERLOO ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9EQ	£197,000	29/03/2022	Flat
137 FLAT 2 RICHMOND AVENUE, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9LF	£192,500	18/03/2022	Flat
108E NESS ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DJ	£170,000	08/03/2022	Flat
13 WEST ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DR	£150,000	04/03/2022	Flat
48 ST ANDREWS ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9JA	£190,000	15/01/2022	Flat
WESTBURY COURT FLAT 1 WEST ROAD, SHOEBURYNESS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9DT	£135,995	24/09/2021	Flat

Street average: £116,000 (3 sales)

Area average: £176,900 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 12.4%

10y growth 30.5%

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

1y (index) -1.6%

5y (index) 1.7%

10y (index) 24.8%

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 Bury St Edmunds: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SS3 9DH

Address

Seaview Road

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Campfield Road	0.0 miles
Train station	Shoeburyness	0.5 miles
Shop	Changes	0.5 miles
Shop	The Garrison Bakery	0.6 miles
Train station	Thorpe Bay	1.0 miles
Hospital	Wellesley Hospital	2.9 miles
University	University of Essex	3.1 miles
Hospital	Southend University Hospital	4.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	100
Anti-social behaviour	37
Shoplifting	22
Criminal damage and arson	19
Other theft	12
Public order	9
Vehicle crime	8
Drugs	5
Burglary	3
Other crime	3
Possession of weapons	1
Robbery	1
Total incidents	220

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
Hinguar Community Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 8 Jul 2016
Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 2 Jul 2015
Shoeburyness High School	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 11 Jul 2024
St George's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 20 Feb 2023
Thorpedene Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 20 May 2013

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 Maisonette, Southend On Sea, SS3	£1,300/mo	2	0.07 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Shoeburyness, SS3	£1,250/mo	2	0.09 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, West Road, SS3	£1,175/mo	2	0.09 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Mill Lodge, SS3	£2,580/mo	2	0.19 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed End Terrace, Weaverdale, SS3	£1,300/mo	2	0.74 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,521/mo (5 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.72%

Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500

Target investor price (1%) £130,000

Gross yield 8.7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 11.5×

Monthly cashflow £436/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 10%

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).