# 2 bedroom flat for sale (SS1 2AN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 57A, HEYGATE AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA SS1 2AN | | Price | £250,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Last sold | £255,000 Apr 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 02/06/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £759/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,225 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9835-4126-0500-0577-1202) ## Description Beautiful 1st floor flat, city centre location! 18'3" lounge, 2 doubles, period features, private garden, parking. Near station & seafront. Gas heating, 100+ year lease. Character meets modern comfort! Must View! This beautifully presented first floor apartment enjoys an exceptional city centre location, placing rail connections and the stunning seafront within an easy stroll. The perfect blend of convenience and character, this spacious home retains charming original features while offering contemporary comfort. The generous accommodation showcases an impressive 18'3" front lounge that creates a welcoming space for relaxation and entertaining, complemented by two well-proportioned double bedrooms offering flexible living arrangements. The modern fitted kitchen and stylish bathroom demonstrate quality throughout, while full double glazing and efficient gas central heating ensure year-round comfort. Standout features include convenient off-street parking - a valuable asset in this prime central location - plus the rare benefit of direct access to your own compact private rear garden. This delightful outdoor space provides a peaceful sanctuary right in the heart of the city, perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. With over 100 years remaining on the lease, this property offers excellent long-term security and peace of mind. The combination of character charm, modern amenities, central location, off street parking and private garden access makes this an outstanding opportunity. This exceptional apartment perfectly balances period character with contemporary living, all in an unbeatable location that puts the best of city and coastal life at your fingertips. An internal viewing is essential to fully appreciate the generous proportions, quality presentation, and unique features this remarkable property offers. **Accommodation Comprising** - Front door with security entryphone system leading to communal entrance lobby with own front door to... **Entrance Hall** - Staircase to large first floor landing, two radiators, built in storage cupboard, inset ceiling spotlights, doors off to... **Lounge** - 5.56m x 4.57m into bay (18'3 x 15' into bay) - Stunning front lounge with large double glazed window and additional double glazed window to front all with fitted plantation shutters, feature fireplace with tiled inserts and matching hearth, radiator, picture rail, smooth plastered coved ceiling with ceiling rose... **Bedroom 1** - 3.73m x 3.53m (12'3 x 11'7) - Double glazed window to rear, radiator, feature cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth, picture rail, smooth plastered ceiling... **Separate W.C.** - White low level W.C., corner mounted wash hand basin, marble effect panelling to dado height, obscure double glazed window to side... **Bathroom** - 2.64m x 1.47m (8'8 x 4'10) - Suite comprising freestanding roll top bath with central mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, marble effect panelling to picture rail, smooth plastered ceiling with loft access, obscure double glazed window to side... **Kitchen** - 2.64m x 2.24m (8'8 x 7'4) - Range of modern fitted white high gloss base units with complementing working surfaces over, inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit, integrated gas hob with oven below and extractor hood over, space and plumbing for washing machine and slimline dishwasher, space for fridge/ freezer, matching range of wall mounted units, toning acrylic splashbacks, wall mounted gas central heating & hot water boiler, smooth plastered ceiling with inset spotlights, double glazed window to side... **Bedroom 2** - 3.68m x 3.25m (12'1 x 10'8) - Double glazed door providing access to rear garden, additional double glazed window to side, radiator, feature fireplace with slate hearth, built in storage cupboard, smooth plastered ceiling... **Externally** - **Off Street Parking** - Allocated off street parking space to front of property, property is also located within a residents permit zone with annual permits available from the Local Authority for £22... **Rear Garden** - Timber balcony accessed via Bedroom 2 with stairs down to own compact rear garden, paved with artificial lawn and flower/ shrub border... ## Property Photos - ![Main.jpg](/listings/photos/166526345/2022115) - Main.jpg - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/166526345/2022116) - Lounge - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/166526345/2022117) - Kitchen - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/166526345/2022118) - Bathroom - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166526345/2022119) - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/166526345/2022120) - Bedroom 1 - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166526345/2022121) - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/166526345/2022122) - Bedroom 2 - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166526345/2022123) - ![Entrance Hall](/listings/photos/166526345/2022124) - Entrance Hall - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/166526345/2022125) - Rear Garden - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166526345/2022126) ## Floorplans - ![57aHeygateAvenue-High.jpg](/listings/photos/166526345/2022127) - 57aHeygateAvenue-High.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/166526345/2022128) - EE Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #8614840 - **Address:** 57a Heygate Avenue, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2AN - **Certificate Issued:** 23/01/2012 - **Work Completed:** 21/12/2011 - **Items:** 10 window(s), 2 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #13369843 - **Address:** 57a Heygate Avenue, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2AN - **Certificate Issued:** 04/02/2019 - **Work Completed:** 30/12/2018 - **Items:** 1 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 57A HEYGATE AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2AN | £255,000 | 20/04/2026 | Terraced | | 57A HEYGATE AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2AN | £210,000 | 13/10/2022 | Terraced | | 57A HEYGATE AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2AN | £185,000 | 22/09/2017 | Terraced | | 57A HEYGATE AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2AN | £124,000 | 26/08/2015 | Flat | | 57A HEYGATE AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2AN | £77,000 | 24/11/2011 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 57 HEYGATE AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2AN | £225,000 | 27/03/2025 | Flat | | 18 ST LEONARDS ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2HG | £166,000 | 09/10/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] 89A HEYGATE AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2AN | £104,000 | 03/10/2023 | Flat | | 49 FLAT 4 YORK ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2BZ | £245,000 | 19/09/2023 | Flat | | 49 FLAT 5 YORK ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2BZ | £250,000 | 19/09/2023 | Flat | | QUEENSWAY LODGE FLAT 5 HORACE ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2DN | £235,000 | 18/04/2023 | Flat | | 6 ST LEONARDS ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2HG | £175,000 | 22/12/2022 | Flat | | 19B HIGH STREET, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 1JE | £155,000 | 20/12/2022 | Flat | | 74 FLAT 4 YORK ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2BY | £108,000 | 15/12/2022 | Flat | | 74 FLAT 1 YORK ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2BY | £108,000 | 29/11/2022 | Flat | | 27 ST LEONARDS ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2HG | £165,000 | 23/11/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 71B HEYGATE AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2AN | £165,000 | 15/11/2022 | Flat | | 6 ST LEONARDS ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2HG | £180,000 | 14/11/2022 | Flat | | 1 BALTIC AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2DB | £165,000 | 15/07/2022 | Flat | | 76 FLAT 3 YORK ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2BY | £103,000 | 07/07/2022 | Flat | | 74 FLAT 3 YORK ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2BY | £110,000 | 09/06/2022 | Flat | | 17 LOWER FLAT PORTLAND AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2DD | £208,000 | 27/05/2022 | Flat | | 7A HERBERT GROVE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2AT | £192,000 | 13/05/2022 | Flat | | 88D YORK ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2BY | £67,000 | 22/04/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 89B HEYGATE AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2AN | £158,000 | 31/03/2022 | Flat | | 1 HORACE ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2DN | £162,000 | 31/03/2022 | Flat | | 73 FLAT 3 YORK ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2BZ | £127,500 | 25/03/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 53 FLAT 2 HEYGATE AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2AN | £111,000 | 16/03/2022 | Flat | | 66 HEYGATE AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2AR | £125,000 | 16/03/2022 | Flat | | 118A YORK ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2DJ | £135,000 | 28/02/2022 | Flat | **Street average:** £152,600 (5 sales) **Area average:** £159,075 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £231,566 (38 Flat, SS1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Southend-on-Sea). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,175/mo - **Realistic:** £1,306/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,437/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, Southchurch Road, SS1 | £1,550/mo | 2 | 0.35 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,550/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.62% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £193,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £155,000 *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 £1,550/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 13.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £385/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 6.4% *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:** £4,032/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 26.3% - **10y growth:** 38.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Southend-on-Sea; Flats and maisonettes series; as of July 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.8% - **5y growth (index):** 1.2% - **10y growth (index):** 19.2% ## 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)