# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (SS0 9LH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 2, SOCATA HOUSE, 547, LONDON ROAD, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA SS0 9LH | | Price | £180,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £185,000 Apr 2026 | ## Description Perfectly positioned in the heart of Westcliff-on-Sea, this well-maintained apartment boasts a bright and airy living space with a stylish interior finish. The welcoming entrance hall leads to two attractive bedrooms, a spacious lounge with access to a private south-facing balcony, and a contemporary fitted kitchen. Residents benefit from secure entry, lift and stair access, and an allocated off-road parking space. With shops, restaurants, pubs, the seafront, and Westcliff train station all within walking distance, this property provides a superb lifestyle opportunity for both commuters and those seeking vibrant coastal living. Council Tax Band - B Tenure - Leasehold ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165704189/1899351) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165704189/1899352) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165704189/1899353) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165704189/1899354) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165704189/1899355) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165704189/1899356) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165704189/1899357) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165704189/1899358) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165704189/1899359) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165704189/1899360) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165704189/1899361) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165704189/1899362) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165704189/1899363) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/165704189/1899364) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/165704189/1899365) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/165704189/1899366) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | SOCATA HOUSE, 547 FLAT 2 LONDON ROAD, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 9LH | £185,000 | 09/04/2026 | Flat | | SOCATA HOUSE, 547 FLAT 2 LONDON ROAD, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 9LH | £170,000 | 22/01/2021 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | CHALKWELL LODGE 33 LONDON ROAD, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 9HT | £180,000 | 02/12/2025 | Flat | | 162 GROUND FLOOR FLAT WESTBOROUGH ROAD, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 9JD | £210,000 | 01/12/2025 | Flat | | ALSTON COURT FLAT 24 CROWSTONE ROAD, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8EH | £300,000 | 05/11/2025 | Flat | | 3 ELECTRIC AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 9NW | £205,000 | 31/10/2025 | Flat | | CHALKWELL LODGE 81 LONDON ROAD, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 9HU | £173,000 | 05/06/2025 | Flat | | WINTON LODGE 17 IMPERIAL AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8NF | £250,000 | 26/11/2024 | Flat | | CHALKWELL LODGE 40 LONDON ROAD, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 9HT | £168,500 | 30/11/2023 | Flat | | ALSTON COURT FLAT 42 CROWSTONE ROAD, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8EH | £260,000 | 29/11/2023 | Flat | | WINTON LODGE 18 IMPERIAL AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8NF | £235,000 | 08/11/2023 | Flat | | ALSTON COURT, 15 FLAT 25 CROWSTONE ROAD, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8EH | £245,000 | 29/09/2023 | Flat | | 534 FLAT 3 LONDON ROAD, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 9HS | £200,000 | 21/09/2023 | Flat | | ALSTON COURT FLAT 15 CROWSTONE ROAD, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8EH | £181,000 | 25/08/2023 | Flat | | 534 FLAT 4 LONDON ROAD, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 9HS | £175,000 | 14/07/2023 | Flat | | WINTON LODGE 21 IMPERIAL AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8NF | £265,000 | 01/06/2023 | Flat | | 241 WESTBOROUGH ROAD, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 9PR | £150,000 | 25/05/2023 | Flat | | 1 SOUTHVIEW DRIVE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 9PW | £290,000 | 15/03/2023 | Flat | | CHALKWELL LODGE 22 LONDON ROAD, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 9HT | £195,000 | 22/12/2022 | Flat | | 1A SOUTHVIEW DRIVE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 9PW | £310,000 | 16/12/2022 | Flat | | WINTON LODGE 2 IMPERIAL AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8NF | £258,000 | 16/12/2022 | Flat | | ALSTON COURT FLAT 54 CROWSTONE ROAD, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8EH | £255,000 | 09/12/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] SOCATA HOUSE, 547 FLAT 7 LONDON ROAD, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 9LH | £170,000 | 30/05/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] SOCATA HOUSE, 547 FLAT 8 LONDON ROAD, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 9LH | £185,000 | 19/11/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] SOCATA HOUSE, 547 FLAT 6 LONDON ROAD, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 9LH | £182,000 | 01/10/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £179,000 (3 sales) **Area average:** £225,275 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £221,694 (75 Flat, SS0, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -18.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Southend-on-Sea). 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):** £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, Northview Drive, SS0 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 0.05 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,250/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.69% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £156,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £125,000 *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 £1,250/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 8.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 12× - **Monthly cashflow:** £391/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 9% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 7.4% - **10y growth:** 2.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Southend-on-Sea; Flats and maisonettes series; as of June 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.8% - **5y growth (index):** -0.2% - **10y growth (index):** 20.4% ## 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)