How much does a house for sale cost in Prittlewell?

Prittlewell can be a tough place to find accurate information like any city in the UK. Read on to learn about which data to stay on top of when looking at house for sale in Prittlewell.

On top of this, keep reading for detailed information on the demographics of Prittlewell in Essex. This is crucial in finding out if the area is worth for looking at houses for sale in the UK for an investment over the long term too.

In Prittlewell, what are the rental yields?

Are there new houses being built in Prittlewell to make it grow?

Before making an investment and move forward with buying a house for sale, another important set of data an investor should analyse is the growth trends of the area in question.

Below are the forecasted growth rates for the city of Prittlewell at 1 year, 3 year and 5 year intervals:

	1 year	3 years	5 years
Prittlewell growth rate	0%	12%	23%

Examine this figure carefully as the addition of a lot of new houses to meet demand could mean that house price of the houses for sale in Prittlewell gradually reduces with an increase in the housing supply. This could be a good indicator to understand if your house will appreciate or not. Too many houses and too much supply could drive down the prices of homes or stagnate them. So be sure to check out what is exactly happening in Prittlewell.

If you’re buying a house for investment rather than for the reason to live in the house over time and use the house as a place to stay in the long term, there is a need to look at the rental yield figure to see if the house for sale you are considering to buy is a good investment or not.

This figure is usually looked at by investors as well as the rental income of the area, the sale turnover and the rent turnover.

The table below represents this data and compares Prittlewell to Essex and the broader suburb of the UK; East of England.

	Average Yield	Average Asking rent	Turnover (rental)	Turnover (sale)
Prittlewell	4.2%	£1,086	123%	21.0%
Essex	3.51%	£1,237	125.97%	17.61%
East of England	3.49%	£1,148	126.76%	16.58%

Let’s assume you want to sell the house you’re looking to buy in Prittlewell for profit in the future, in this case, looking at the data for the number of houses sold per month in Prittlewell would give you an idea of whether the area is actively getting new investors. This figure is 71.

It is vital you be careful with this figure however as the data can suggest something that isn’t true in Prittlewell. To give an example, a lot of people buying new houses could also indicate there are a lot of new first time buyers in the area which would in fact drive down the rental yield.

The more people there are interested in renting, rather than buying, the more likely that area of the UK has high rental yields and hence investors like these areas to invest in to create a large amount of cash flow.

In general, what do houses for sale sell for in Prittlewell?

In Prittlewell, houses for sale are sold at an average of £276,459. In general, multiple factors impact this figure because lots of variables impact properties valuation. This can include the quality of the buildings in general, whether the population has grown, if there is demand for housing or if there is a low crime rate which would make the area more desirable.

In the table below, you can see for yourself how the average price of a house for sale looks based on the different sizes of housing in Prittlewell. The exact amount of variation between the types of housing depends on the local demand for particular types of houses in the area.

Housing category	Total final sale price
Aerage sold price (detached)	£474,578
Aerage sold price (semi-detached)	£323,566
Aerage sold price (terraced)	£278,580
Aerage sold price (flat)	£184,846

As you can see above, for Prittlewell, price varies based on the type of house that is being sold. If these prices shock you it could be due to population change in the last 10 years of 6% where lots of movement may inflate or deflate house prices.

Housing category	Sale price per square foot
Aerage sold price/sqft	£3,165
Aerage sold price/sqft (new build)	£3,320
Aerage sold price/sqft (old stock)	£3,045

Looking at the second table about Prittlewell, you are able to tell which type of housing is most affordable to you as a buyer. However, for a general overview of what house price is, the average price per square foot for a house in Prittlewell is £3,235.

What are the asking prices for the houses for sale in the city of Prittlewell?

The average asking price for the houses for sale in the city of Prittlewell

Average asking price (1 bed)	£180,564
Average asking price (2 bed)	£257,394
Average asking price (3 bed)	£366,157
Average asking price (4 bed)	£501,754
Average asking price (5 bed)	no relevant data for this city

The tables should give you a generic view of what the prices of the houses for sale are like. To close things off in terms of the house asking price, the average asking price for the house for sale in the whole of Prittlewell is £3,305. This should show you the general prices overall and for individual types of houses too.

When speaking about the city of Prittlewell, £315,668 is the asking price for a house for sale.

We have compiled a table of data so you can know the asking prices of the specific size of home you’re most interested in. As you can imagine, a family looking to move out with children would be after a larger house than someone living alone in Prittlewell.

The data is in fact very different compared to the number of rooms you’re interested in having in your home and the asking price also tends to go up in staggering amounts as you add rooms.

What are the demographics like in the city of Prittlewell?

Is there sufficient green space in Prittlewell?

In the city of Prittlewell, there are 12.8 acres of green space per 1000 residents.

The charity, ‘Fields in Trusts’ recommends a minimum of 6 acres of green space per 1000 people so it is easy to see where Prittlewell is when seeing if green space availability is sufficient. This green space could be parks, nature reserves, public gardens or playing fields.

What’s the crime rate in Prittlewell?

The crime rate of Prittlewell must be looked at sceptically. The reason for this is that the crime rate can vary within a city greatly and the type of crime committed can also vary too.

For example, the area has a crime rate of 165, but another city may have a higher crime rate but not be deemed as dangerous due to lower level crime or minor offences being committed.

Either way, high crime rates are never a good sign so consider the rate against the UK average of 79.52 for every 1000 people as a benchmark.

Lower rates could mean things like home insurance is cheaper and you have to install fewer security measures throughout your house. Saving you money in the long run. So the statistic of crime rate (165) is both useful and is recommended to be compared to the average.

How much do people in Prittlewell earn?

You may be wondering what the amount people earn has to do with house price. Well, house prices generally go up as people earn more not just because they can afford more valuable properties but also because good areas generally attract more desirable infrastructure. For reference, the average household income is £39,850.

This may be better schools, doctors and areas with lower crime rates. This results in a snowball effect which polarises different areas further, increasing the demand for housing in richer areas by a greater amount. And increasing the proportion of people with high social grade scores. For Prittlewell this figure is 17%.

In the city of Prittlewell, the demographics are unique and must be looked at by themself to make a conclusion about the area before buying a house. This is because the growth could be greatly different to the wider area of Essex for example.

These demographics for Prittlewell may impact the price of a house, how this house grows over time and the profitability of a house if you are buying it for an investment so knowing the area is crucial for a landlord making a purchasing decision in the city of Prittlewell in East of England.

In Prittlewell, how educated are people in general?

Interestingly, the percentage of people who have a degree in the city of Prittlewell is 21%. Most of the time, the more people that have a degree, the higher the average household income and the more likely someone is to be able to afford to purchase a house. For example, the average income of the citizens in the area of Prittlewell is £39,850.

Generally, areas with high numbers of people with a degree are also areas with more people likely to be home owners and therefore the value of houses and relative prices of the houses for sale are more likely to go up too.

Nonetheless, making predictions about the appreciation of a house also has to be considered alongside other factors like population growth and the rental yields of the area.

However, most of the time, being educated is a good indication of affluence with 82% of people graded a first in tertiary education going on to eventually own a house.

In the city of Prittlewell, has the population grown or shrunk?

Whenever there is a population change this can impact the demand for housing and hence the appreciation of properties too. The total population of Prittlewell if 77,630 and in the below heading how this population has changed will be broken down.

Like most data to do with houses, all data has to be considered holistically with multiple variables to determine if the population growth actually impacts the statistics that matter to you as a landlord in Prittlewell such as rental yield or house appreciation.

How has the population size of Prittlewell adjusted in the last 5 years?

In the previous five years there has been a change in the number of people of Prittlewell by 2%. Analysing this figure is a great way to tell if there is new demand for housing or not as a decreasing figure reduces the number of people who want to buy houses. Read more here

To compare this figure over a greater period of time, you could look at the figure for the 1 year population too and compare them. This way you can see if the population has changed recently or if this 2% change has historically occurred before. Click here to know more on the UK population trends.

Over the last 10 years, how has the population size adjusted in Prittlewell?

In the last decade, the population of Prittlewell has been adjusted by 6%. This growth may be as a result of factors like new industries employing people or emigration and immigration balancing out to create this population change.

A precedent that shows population change in this way over decades is the region of Greater London. The capital city has grown by 27% in the past 20 years. Population growth has caused house prices to go up to price523,666 on average.

Is the city of Prittlewell deprived?

The deprivation levels of the UK can vary quite a bit. High deprivation levels signal a particular area has people who are struggling to make ends meet and pay for basic living expenses. For Prittlewell, in particular, the deprivation levels are 29%.

This figure can be contrasted with the deprivation levels of the UK of 33% to see if the levels are below or above average.

What is the city of Prittlewell’s social grade score?

In the city of Prittlewell, the social grade score of the area is 17%. But what does this exactly mean? The figure refers to the proportion of people in the two highest categories of skilled jobs.

The categories are grouped from A to E shown in the table below. Overall, a high social grade score means there are more affluent people working in managerial and professional roles in the area.

This table shows the average breakdown of the UK in terms of where most people in the UK are working so you can compare it to the social grade score of Prittlewell.

Social Score	Category	The proportion of the UK population (%)
A	Professional, managerial or administrative	4
B	Intermediate managerial or professional jobs	23
C1	Supervisory, junior managerial or professional jobs	29
C2	Skilled manual workers	21
D	Semi and unskilled manual workers	15
E	State pensioners, casual & lowest grade workers	8

Advice from experts on properties for sale in Prittlewell

Invest in a house for sale that meets your demands

Criterias that have an impact on the actual price of a house for sale have been listed here below. Consider them all to find the perfect houses for sale in Prittlewell.

• Affordability – check this article from the UK government to find out (see what house for sale you can afford)

• Location – if the house for sale is in the city centre rather than further out, this may be why it is more expensive than the market average.

• Transports near the house for sale – Being able to use public transports is a huge plus for a house, especially in big cities. This will have an impact on the price as well.

• Bedrooms – the more bedrooms there are in a house for sale, the more tenants a buy to let investors will be able to host, therefore, realistically the price will also increase.

• EPC of the house for sale – today more than ever, the energy performance of properties for sale on the market should be one of the first things you check.

• Wi-Fi speed – We recommend you check the internet plans available for the areas where you are considering to buy a house for sale

• Are you a motorist? – If yes, filter out your searches and compare prices of houses for sale with parking availability. Remember, a car parking space can cost as much as £400 per month

• Conditions of the house for sale – New builds and properties that were recently built usually need little to no repairs; instead, other houses for sale may require consistent or structural maintenance. These investments that can be both expensive and laborious to complete. Before making your offer for a house for sale you should always carefully assess this criteria.

Other cities you can consider looking for with houses for sale

Examine this short list of cities belonging to East of England, the same region where Prittlewell is located.

• Tendring in East of England
• Bastwick in East of England
• Bexwell in East of England
• Akenham in East of England
• Alderford in East of England

If none of these is of your interest, we suggest you visit our landing page with all data related to the houses for sale in the UK.

Choosing the perfect house for sale for you might be challenging in today’s market due to the abundance of available houses.
You may wonder who can guide you through the process of selecting a house that is for sale.
There are several experts that provide guidance and support to potential buyers and the procedure can be drawn out, particularly when dealing with houses for sale.

Here is a list of who to contact to get assistance when purchasing a house for sale:

• Banks – The ones that can lend you the money you need for the house for sale
• Insurance companies – Companies that give you access to various insurances specific to the house for sale you are considering to buy
• Solicitor – The individual or business responsible for handling the legal tasks required to purchase a home that is for sale.
• Civil engineer – Provides you with an appraisal of the house up for sale that you want to purchase.
• Mortgage advisor – Professional advisors that will guide you and propose the best mortgage deals according to your finances
• EPC specialist – Getting professional advice on the energy performance of the house for sale is crucial, especially nowadays.