Sold STC Semi-detached

44 CLARENCE ROAD NORTH

BENFLEET, ESSEX SS7 1HT

3 beds 1 baths 82 m² Listed 29 Apr 2024 (-812d)

£355,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (SS7 1HT)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 44 CLARENCE ROAD NORTH, BENFLEET, ESSEX SS7 1HT |
| Price | £355,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £345,000 Mar 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 25/04/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £1,393/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £28,500

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- D (£80 - £120)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- O (£3,300 - £6,500)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0390-2666-9340-2424-1731)

## Description

**** **** WILLIAMS and DONOVAN are pleased to offer for sale this three bedroom semi-detached house, situated in a sought after South Benfleet location within easy reach of High Road shops, local schools and Benfleet station.

The property benefits from having a 16' lounge; ground floor cloakroom; un-overlooked rear garden measuring approx. 37'; wide frontage measuring approx. 30' with garage and car port and potential to extend, subject to planning consents.  Ideal  home for FIRST TIME BUYERS to put their own stamp on!

Accommodation comprises:

Entrance via obscure door to:

**RECEPTION** **HALL** **11' 4" x 6' 5" (3.45m x 1.96m)** Window to front aspect.  Stairs to FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION with understairs storage cupboard.  Radiator.  Laminate wood effect flooring.  Doors to:

**KITCHEN** **11' 3" x 9' (3.43m x 2.74m)** Window to side aspect.  Obscure door to side aspect.  Range of wall and base level units with roll edged working surfaces and tiled splashbacks.  Inset stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap.  Space for range cooker with extractor chimney over.  Space for washing machine and tumble dryer.  Space for fridge/freezer.  Wall mounted combination gas boiler.  Tiled floor.

**LOUNGE** **16' x 14' 7" (4.88m x 4.44m)** Coved and skimmed ceiling.  Window to side aspect.  Door providing access to LEAN TO.  Built in shelving units.  Feature fireplace.  Laminate wood effect flooring.

**LEAN** **TO** **12' 8" x 6' 10" (3.86m x 2.08m)** Windows to side and rear aspects.  Patio doors leading to REAR GARDEN.  Vinyl flooring.

**GROUND** **FLOOR** **CLOAKROOM** **5' 9" x 2' 8" (1.75m x 0.81m)** Two piece suite comprising low level w/c and wall mounted hand wash basin.  Window to side aspect.

**FIRST** **FLOOR** **LANDING** **** With loft access hatch.  Built in storage cupboard.  Doors to:

**BEDROOM** **ONE** **13' x 11' 6" (3.96m x 3.51m)** Coved and skimmed ceiling.  Dual aspect windows to front and side aspects.  Built in storage cupboards.  Radiator.

**BEDROOM** **TWO** **9' 8" x 9' 3" (2.95m x 2.82m)** Skimmed ceiling.  Window to rear aspect.  Radiator.

**BEDROOM** **THREE** **8' 1" x 6' 1" (2.46m x 1.85m)** Window to rear aspect.  Radiator.

**BATHROOM** **6' 7" x 5' 7" (2.01m x 1.7m)** Skimmed ceiling.  Obscure window to side aspect.  Three piece suite comprising close coupled dual flush w/c, vanity mounted hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap and panelled bath with chrome mixer tap and electric shower over.  Part tiled walls.  Radiator.  Laminate wood effect flooring.

**OUTSIDE** **OF** **PROPERTY:** **** The FRONT of the property has a wide frontage measuring approx. 30' and offers off street parking for numerous vehicles.  Access to GARAGE and CAR PORT.  Mature shrub bed border.  Steps up to front door.

The REAR GARDEN measures approx. 37' and is mostly laid to lawn with established flowers and shrubs.  Fencing to all boundaries.  Side patio area.  Shed to remain.

**GARAGE** **15' 5" x 9' (4.7m x 2.74m)** With up and over door.  Window to side aspect.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/147389888/1252491) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 44 CLARENCE ROAD NORTH, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1HT | £345,000 | 28/03/2025 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 KALE ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1HU | £385,000 | 26/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 11 EARLESWOOD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1DN | £450,000 | 24/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 2 HILL CLOSE, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1HN | £325,000 | 15/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 2 CLARENCE CLOSE, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1DG | £485,000 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 105 THUNDERSLEY PARK ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1EL | £435,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 THE CHIMES, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1HS | £445,000 | 21/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 89 CLARENCE ROAD NORTH, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1HT | £550,000 | 17/08/2022 | Detached |
| 149 THUNDERSLEY PARK ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1EL | £405,000 | 12/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 21 DURLEY CLOSE, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1HJ | £430,000 | 04/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 EARLESWOOD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1DN | £477,500 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 46A CLARENCE ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1DB | £415,000 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 185 KIMBERLEY ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1DS | £415,000 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 37 HILL ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1HH | £500,000 | 13/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 96 CLARENCE ROAD NORTH, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1HT | £515,000 | 06/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 195 OAKFIELD ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1DT | £550,000 | 14/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| MARYVALE CATHERINE ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1HY | £535,000 | 25/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 98 CLARENCE ROAD NORTH, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1HT | £465,000 | 17/12/2021 | Detached |
| 186 KIMBERLEY ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1DR | £407,500 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 75 CLARENCE ROAD NORTH, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1HT | £550,000 | 02/12/2021 | Detached |
| 81 BOWERS ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1BH | £395,000 | 02/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 10 FELSTEAD CLOSE, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1BX | £335,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 64 CLARENCE ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1DB | £375,000 | 27/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 52 CLARENCE ROAD NORTH, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1HT | £385,000 | 10/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 184 KIMBERLEY ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1DR | £295,000 | 08/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £493,000 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £424,211 (19 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £399,506 (88 Semi-detached, SS7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -11.1%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Castle Point). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,124/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,249/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,374/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Southend (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,097/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £156,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £124,900

*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.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,329/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 10.2%
- **10y growth:** 32.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Castle Point; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 46.5%

## 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

82 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£345,000 Mar 2025

Price per m²

£4,329/m²

Local average

£399,506 (-11.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,281 of 33,755)

Street crime

83 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Three bedroom semi-detached house
Lounge measuring 16'
Ground floor cloakroom
Un-overlooked rear garden measuring approx. 37'
Frontage measuring approx. 30'
Garage and car port
Potential to extend, subject to planning consents
Sought after South Benfleet location
Within easy reach of High Road shops, local schools and Benfleet station
EPC rating - D. Our ref: 14492

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

** WILLIAMS and DONOVAN are pleased to offer for sale this three bedroom semi-detached house, situated in a sought after South Benfleet location within easy reach of High Road shops, local schools and Benfleet station.

The property benefits from having a 16' lounge; ground floor cloakroom; un-overlooked rear garden measuring approx. 37'; wide frontage measuring approx. 30' with garage and car port and potential to extend, subject to planning consents. Ideal home for FIRST TIME BUYERS to put their own stamp on!

Accommodation comprises:

Entrance via obscure door to:

RECEPTION HALL 11' 4" x 6' 5" (3.45m x 1.96m) Window to front aspect. Stairs to FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION with understairs storage cupboard. Radiator. Laminate wood effect flooring. Doors to:

KITCHEN 11' 3" x 9' (3.43m x 2.74m) Window to side aspect. Obscure door to side aspect. Range of wall and base level units with roll edged working surfaces and tiled splashbacks. Inset stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap. Space for range cooker with extractor chimney over. Space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Space for fridge/freezer. Wall mounted combination gas boiler. Tiled floor.

LOUNGE 16' x 14' 7" (4.88m x 4.44m) Coved and skimmed ceiling. Window to side aspect. Door providing access to LEAN TO. Built in shelving units. Feature fireplace. Laminate wood effect flooring.

LEAN TO 12' 8" x 6' 10" (3.86m x 2.08m) Windows to side and rear aspects. Patio doors leading to REAR GARDEN. Vinyl flooring.

GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM 5' 9" x 2' 8" (1.75m x 0.81m) Two piece suite comprising low level w/c and wall mounted hand wash basin. Window to side aspect.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING With loft access hatch. Built in storage cupboard. Doors to:

BEDROOM ONE 13' x 11' 6" (3.96m x 3.51m) Coved and skimmed ceiling. Dual aspect windows to front and side aspects. Built in storage cupboards. Radiator.

BEDROOM TWO 9' 8" x 9' 3" (2.95m x 2.82m) Skimmed ceiling. Window to rear aspect. Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE 8' 1" x 6' 1" (2.46m x 1.85m) Window to rear aspect. Radiator.

BATHROOM 6' 7" x 5' 7" (2.01m x 1.7m) Skimmed ceiling. Obscure window to side aspect. Three piece suite comprising close coupled dual flush w/c, vanity mounted hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap and panelled bath with chrome mixer tap and electric shower over. Part tiled walls. Radiator. Laminate wood effect flooring.

OUTSIDE OF PROPERTY: The FRONT of the property has a wide frontage measuring approx. 30' and offers off street parking for numerous vehicles. Access to GARAGE and CAR PORT. Mature shrub bed border. Steps up to front door.

The REAR GARDEN measures approx. 37' and is mostly laid to lawn with established flowers and shrubs. Fencing to all boundaries. Side patio area. Shed to remain.

GARAGE 15' 5" x 9' (4.7m x 2.74m)** With up and over door. Window to side aspect.

Listed by

Benfleet

Williams and Donovan

Reference: 147389888

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 26/04/2024

Expiry date: 25/04/2034

Current heating cost: £1,393/year

Potential heating cost: £785/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £28,500

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 (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Draughtproof single-glazed windows (£80 - £120)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	28/03/2025 (1 year ago)	£345,000	—

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
8 KALE ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1HU	£385,000	26/01/2026	Semi-detached
11 EARLESWOOD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1DN	£450,000	24/02/2025	Semi-detached
2 HILL CLOSE, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1HN	£325,000	15/06/2023	Semi-detached
2 CLARENCE CLOSE, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1DG	£485,000	19/12/2022	Semi-detached
105 THUNDERSLEY PARK ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1EL	£435,000	30/09/2022	Semi-detached
5 THE CHIMES, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1HS	£445,000	21/09/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 89 CLARENCE ROAD NORTH, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1HT	£550,000	17/08/2022	Detached
149 THUNDERSLEY PARK ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1EL	£405,000	12/08/2022	Semi-detached
21 DURLEY CLOSE, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1HJ	£430,000	04/08/2022	Semi-detached
8 EARLESWOOD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1DN	£477,500	30/06/2022	Semi-detached
46A CLARENCE ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1DB	£415,000	30/06/2022	Semi-detached
185 KIMBERLEY ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1DS	£415,000	30/06/2022	Semi-detached
37 HILL ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1HH	£500,000	13/06/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 96 CLARENCE ROAD NORTH, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1HT	£515,000	06/05/2022	Semi-detached
195 OAKFIELD ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1DT	£550,000	14/04/2022	Semi-detached
MARYVALE CATHERINE ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1HY	£535,000	25/02/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 98 CLARENCE ROAD NORTH, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1HT	£465,000	17/12/2021	Detached
186 KIMBERLEY ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1DR	£407,500	17/12/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 75 CLARENCE ROAD NORTH, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1HT	£550,000	02/12/2021	Detached
81 BOWERS ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1BH	£395,000	02/12/2021	Semi-detached
10 FELSTEAD CLOSE, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1BX	£335,000	30/09/2021	Semi-detached
64 CLARENCE ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1DB	£375,000	27/09/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 52 CLARENCE ROAD NORTH, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1HT	£385,000	10/09/2021	Semi-detached
184 KIMBERLEY ROAD, BENFLEET, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS7 1DR	£295,000	08/09/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £493,000 (5 sales)

Area average: £424,211 (19 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 10.2%

10y growth 32.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Castle Point. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 3.7%

5y (index) 16.8%

10y (index) 46.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Castle Point. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,124/mo

Realistic £1,249/mo

Optimistic £1,374/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Castle Point.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Southend: £1,097/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SS7 1HT

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Ellis Leisure	0.2 miles
Shop	Hot Tub Hire Essex	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Clifton Avenue	0.2 miles
Train station	Benfleet	1.1 miles
Train station	Pitsea	2.5 miles
Hospital	Southend University Hospital	5.3 miles
University	University of Essex	6.5 miles
Hospital	Wellesley Hospital	6.9 miles
University	Unknown	11.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	34
Criminal damage and arson	11
Other theft	10
Anti-social behaviour	5
Possession of weapons	5
Public order	5
Shoplifting	5
Vehicle crime	4
Robbery	2
Drugs	1
Other crime	1
Total incidents	83

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
Kents Hill Infant Academy	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 9 May 2024
Kents Hill Junior School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 10 Sep 2013
Holy Family Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 18 Apr 2023
South Benfleet Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 7 Dec 2015
The Appleton School	Secondary	0.6 miles	Good — 5 Mar 2019

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.35%

Max investor price (0.8%) £156,125

Target investor price (1%) £124,900

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).