# 2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (SS2 6PX) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 51 THORNFORD GARDENS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA SS2 6PX | | Price | POA | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Last sold | £272,000 May 2017 | ## Description A spacious 2/3 bedroom semi-detached chalet bungalow situated in this favoured location within easy walking distance of local shops, Southend airport and station, local schools and the beautiful Priory Park.The property will be available with immediate vacant possession. * 2/3 BEDROOMS * 27'1 x 11' OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/DINER * 20' x 7'6 KITCHEN * WET ROOM / W.C * 55' WEST FACING GARDEN * DETACHED GARAGE * VERY CONVENIENT LOCATION * WALKING DISTANCE OF SHOPS AND STATION * Double glazed entrance door and double glazed side panel window to Entrance Porch, multi glazed door to Entrance Hall, radiator, stairs to first floor cloaks cupboard. Lounge /Diner 27'1 X 11' ( 8.25mX 3.35m ) Originally two rooms and easily converted back to provide a spacious lounge and third bedroom. Double glazed lead light bay window to front, double glazed sliding patio doors to rear, chimney breast and fireplace, two double radiators, T.V point. Kitchen 20' X 7'6 ( 6.1mX 2.29m ) Double glazed windows to side and rear, ceramic tiled floor, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with base cupboard under, range of kitchen units, plumbing for washing machine, built in oven and grill, separate split level four ring gas hob, radiator. Bedroom Two 11' X 10'7 (3.35mX 3.23m ) Double glazed lead light bay window to front, understairs storage cupboard, double radiator, T.V point. Shower / Wet Room Double glazed window to rear, ceramic tiled walls, large shower area with curtain and rail, wall sink unit and low flushing W.C, chrome heated towel rail. First Floor Landing. Door to bedroom one eaves access where there is a recently installed gas central heating boiler . Bedroom One 13'7 X 10' ( 4.14mX 3.05m ) Double glazed window to rear, radiator, door to walk-in eaves / wardrobe cupboard, T.V point. Outside The Rear Garden measures approx. 55' and enjoys a West facing aspect. The garden part laid to lawn, with a concrete patio area to the immediate rear of the property. Storage shed, detached garage with up and over door, gate to the side way and shared driveway. Front Garden. The front garden has plenty of space to provide off street parking for two cars if required. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/64752467/1201970) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/64752467/1201975) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/64752467/1201979) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/64752467/1201983) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/64752467/1201986) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/64752467/1201989) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/64752467/1201991) ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/64752467/1201993) - EPC 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #12478660 - **Address:** 51 Thornford Gardens, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6PX - **Certificate Issued:** 07/08/2017 - **Work Completed:** 30/06/2017 - **Items:** 7 window(s), 3 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 51 THORNFORD GARDENS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6PX | £272,000 | 19/05/2017 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 64 THORNFORD GARDENS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6PY | £330,000 | 07/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 84 KEITH WAY, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6SQ | £420,000 | 03/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 96 MANNERS WAY, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6PZ | £407,000 | 03/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 167 THORNFORD GARDENS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6PX | £420,000 | 27/06/2025 | Semi-detached | | 89 THORNFORD GARDENS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6PX | £315,000 | 14/02/2025 | Semi-detached | | 99 THORNFORD GARDENS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6PX | £290,000 | 13/02/2025 | Semi-detached | | 85 THORNFORD GARDENS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6PX | £296,000 | 26/11/2024 | Semi-detached | | 161 THORNFORD GARDENS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6PX | £425,000 | 26/04/2024 | Semi-detached | | 60 OAKEN GRANGE DRIVE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6RD | £390,000 | 16/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 15 MANNERS WAY, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6QW | £427,500 | 24/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 19 COLE AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6BH | £385,000 | 30/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 40 OAKEN GRANGE DRIVE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6RD | £375,000 | 19/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 36 FAIRLAWN GARDENS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6SB | £260,000 | 22/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 5 ARAGON CLOSE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6SF | £370,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 22 COLE AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6BH | £405,000 | 14/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 69 KEITH WAY, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6SG | £410,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 58 THORNFORD GARDENS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6PY | £380,000 | 04/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 44 OAKEN GRANGE DRIVE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6RD | £410,000 | 29/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 55 THORNFORD GARDENS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6PX | £250,000 | 28/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 1 ARAGON CLOSE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6SF | £300,000 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £363,275 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £358,206 (49 Semi-detached, SS2, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -21.8% ## 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 ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.46% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £160,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £128,700 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 11.7% - **10y growth:** 54.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Southend-on-Sea; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.6% - **5y growth (index):** 15.2% - **10y growth (index):** 44.6% ## 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)