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5 Boswell Avenue, Rochford, SS4 1TH
This 68 square metre property in Rochford carries an energy performance rating of E. It is heated by electric heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. It was sold for £435,000 in December 2024, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Detached Bungalow
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
68 m²
Council Tax
Band D
Property Features
Built 1930–1949
Private Garden
Rear · Summer house
Integral Garage
Off-street covered parking
Gas Heating
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Open-plan Living
Combined kitchen and living area
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Jun 2025
Current Certificate(1 of 6)
Jun 2015
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E49
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2014from Nov 2014
EPC improved fromG20toF25
Nov 2014from Nov 2014
Main Fuel
Solid FuelDual
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)
Hot water system upgraded
Jun 2015from Nov 2014
EPC improved fromF22toE49
Main Fuel
DualElectric
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
AveragePoor
Hot water efficiency decreased
Walls
Very PoorGood
Wall insulation improved
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£422,000
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Transaction history
+64.5%(9y)
£435,000Latest
Dec 2024£264,500
Oct 2015£185,000
Jun 2005Source: HM Land Registry
Nearby in SS4 1TH
House Price Index
Rochford+4.0%
98.9
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Boswell Avenue
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 4 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£6,397/£4,178 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than all similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
1 years/10 years avg
ShorterLonger
Lowest among similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
49 (E)/55 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Around average
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
68 m²/65 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Around average
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
4.2 t/year/4.1 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 75% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
5 rooms/3 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than all similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
46.4dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
36.8dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
12 months of data for Rochford
Total Crimes
44
Monthly Avg
4
Recent Trend
Rising
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual22(50%)
Other Theft6(14%)
Criminal Damage & Arson5(11%)
Public Order4(9%)
Drugs3(7%)
Vehicle Crime2(5%)
Other Crime1(2%)
Burglary1(2%)
Recent Incidents
Other Theft
Dec 2025On or near St Clare Meadow
Criminal Damage & Arson
Dec 2025On or near St Clare Meadow
Violence & Sexual
Dec 2025On or near St Clare Meadow
Violence & Sexual
Dec 2025On or near St Clare Meadow
Public Order
Dec 2025On or near St Clare Meadow
Violence & Sexual
Dec 2025On or near St Clare Meadow
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
11 within 3kmP
Holt Farm Infant School
663m
8 mins
P
Holt Farm Junior School
722m
9 mins
P
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
955m
12 mins
S
The King Edmund School
241m
3 mins
S
Lift Greensward
2.5km
30 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmGolden Cross Shops
Bus Stop98m
1 min
Brays Lane
Bus Stop182m
2 mins
The King Edmund School
Bus Stop283m
3 mins
Harewood Avenue
Bus Stop379m
5 mins
Golden Cross Post Office
Bus Stop386m
5 mins
Rochford Rail Station
Rail1.7km
21 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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41 points of interest nearby
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