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28 Lynton Road

SS7 2QQ

BENFLEET

Current

C

72

Potential

C

80

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in BENFLEET, SS7 2QQ. The property offers 192m² (2067 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (72/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1639, comprising £1359 for heating, £140 for hot water, and £140 for lighting. The property produces 5.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2025 for £890,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 28 Lynton Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 72/100, this BENFLEET property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1639 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 192m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²).

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the SS7 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property72
Average60
+20% better
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vs BENFLEET

This property72
Average58
+24% better
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vs SS7

This property72
Average56
+29% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 72/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £834/year more than the BENFLEET average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(72 points)

Potential Rating

C(80 points)

Based on assessment dated 1 Apr 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

28 Lynton Road

SS7 2QQ

BENFLEET

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

192.0

8.0 total rooms

8.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

72 / 100

Potential: 80

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CO₂ Emissions

5.4 tonnes/year

28 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

159 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

1 Apr 2025

marketed sale

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About BENFLEET

BENFLEET is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in BENFLEET have an average EPC rating of D (score 58/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £554 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The SS7 postcode district contains over 14300 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the BENFLEET area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£890,000

RECENT

17 October 2025

Type: Detached

+£550,000(+161.8%)

vs previous sale

£340,000

7 May 2015

Type: Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 161.8% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas, Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

£1359.0/yr

Save £163/yr

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Hot Water

£140.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£140.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Roof room(s), insulated

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas, Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

The King John School

Secondary
📍0.2 miles awaySS7 1RQ

Last inspected: Jul 2021

Good

Westwood Academy

Primary
📍0.5 miles awaySS7 2SU

Last inspected: Dec 2017

Outstanding

Hadleigh Junior School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awaySS7 2DQ

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awaySS7 2HQ

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

The Deanes

Secondary
📍1 miles awaySS7 2TD

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Thundersley Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awaySS7 3PT

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Kingston Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awaySS7 3HG
?Not yet rated

South Benfleet Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awaySS7 5HA

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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Area Safety

Low Crime57 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has low crime compared to national averages

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

31 incidents (54%)

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Shoplifting

6 incidents (11%)

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Anti-social behaviour

4 incidents (7%)

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Criminal damage

4 incidents (7%)

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Public order

4 incidents (7%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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