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Hillcrest, Scalby Road, Southminster, CM0 7BP

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
299 m²
3218 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About Hillcrest

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Hillcrest is a detached house in Southminster (CM0 7BP). It has a recorded floor area of 299 m² (around 3218 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Main heating runs on oil.

At 299 m² the property is well over the postcode median (161 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It changed hands recently, sold October 2025 for £880,000. Across 2004–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£273/sq ft) was about 30.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Hillcrest's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
11.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 October 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Mar 2009
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Hillcrest, Scalby Road, Southminster, CM0 7BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at Hillcrest, Scalby Road, Southminster, CM0 7BP

2decisions26documents1nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Oct 2020
    Amendment
    Outcome in report

    Claim for a lawful development certificate for the existing 2No. detached garages, 2No. stable blocks/workshop, games room, raised terrace/balcony, conservatory, link extension, gym building, swimming pool, changing room and plant room and pergolas.

    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    20/00771/LDE
    Full record in report
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  3. AmendmentDecision

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  • The 26 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on Hillcrest was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£861,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£880,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 October 2025Most recent

    £880,000

    +112.0%over 20 years
  2. 17 December 2004

    £415,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM0 7BP: £307,000 (2024–2013).

On the street

Versus other Scalby Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Hillcrest is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,943

Street avg £2,362

Strongly above

Floor Area

299 m²

Street avg 165 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

11.3 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Hillcrest

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Southminster district page.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

68/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Bullfinch Corner — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

St Leonard's Church of England Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CM0 7BP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CM0 7BP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CM0 7BP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low
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60 dB
65 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Hillcrest, Scalby Road, Southminster, CM0 7BP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.