What type of property is 2 Blackwater Mews, CM0 7LX?

2 Blackwater Mews, CM0 7LX is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 2 Blackwater Mews, CM0 7LX?

2 Blackwater Mews, CM0 7LX last sold for £325,000 in January 2025, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £225,000 in July 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Blackwater Mews, CM0 7LX appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between July 2006 and January 2025, 2 Blackwater Mews, CM0 7LX rose from £225,000 to £325,000, a change of £100,000. That works out to roughly +2% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Blackwater Mews, CM0 7LX?

The current EPC rating for 2 Blackwater Mews, CM0 7LX is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in July 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Blackwater Mews, CM0 7LX?

2 Blackwater Mews, CM0 7LX has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CM0 7LX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Blackwater Mews, CM0 7LX heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Blackwater Mews, CM0 7LX records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2 Blackwater Mews, CM0 7LX have?

2 Blackwater Mews, CM0 7LX has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in March 2015. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Blackwater Mews, CM0 7LX?

2 Blackwater Mews, CM0 7LX is in council tax band D.

Where is 2 Blackwater Mews, CM0 7LX located?

2 Blackwater Mews, CM0 7LX sits in Steeple, Southminster, Southminster. It falls within the CM0 postcode district in Essex.

Is 2 Blackwater Mews, CM0 7LX in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Blackwater Mews, CM0 7LX show an average of 68 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (18% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Blackwater Mews, CM0 7LX?

The closest primary school to 2 Blackwater Mews, CM0 7LX is Maylandsea Primary School (2.6km).

What transport links are near 2 Blackwater Mews, CM0 7LX?

The closest bus stop to 2 Blackwater Mews, CM0 7LX is Canney Road, 98m away. In total there are 10 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

2 Blackwater Mews, Steeple, Southminster, CM0 7LX

5 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Get directions

Overview

About 2 Blackwater Mews

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

2 Blackwater Mews is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Steeple, Southminster, Southminster (CM0 7LX). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

Sold January 2025 for £325,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2006–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£315/sq ft) was about 39.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 96 m² it's 19% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (118 m² median across 8 EPCs). One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2015.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageIntegral
Corner plotYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Blackwater Mews

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

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 July 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromC72toD64

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

59%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

21st centurySemi-Detached 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.

From £955 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Blackwater Mews, Steeple, Southminster, CM0 7LX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Blackwater Mews, Steeple, Southminster, CM0 7LX

1decisions1extensions6documents1nearby

Mar 2015
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Proposed extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.3m, maximum height 3.05m and height to eaves 2.1m.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
15/00100/PDE
Full record in report

Unlock 2 Blackwater Mews, Steeple, Southminster, CM0 7LX's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
All 1 application on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
The 6 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

2 Blackwater Mews has changed hands more often than typical for the area.

Current estimate

£326,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.0% per year over 18 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2025)

£325,000

Growth on file: 2.0% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

3 January 2025Most recent
£325,000
+12.8%over 7 years
20 September 2017
£288,000
+28.6%over 3 years
28 July 2014
£224,000
-2.6%over 3 years
16 September 2010
£230,000
+2.2%over 4 years
26 July 2006
£225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CM0 7LX: £373,000 (2021–2016).

Nearby sales in CM0 7LX

On the street

Versus other Blackwater Mews homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Blackwater Mews is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,385

Street avg £2,771

Strongly above

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 130 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Above

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Blackwater Mews

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

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£345k

1 Black House Farm Cottages, Bradwell Road, St Lawrence

CM0 7LH

4 bed

£363k

1 Cherry Orchard

CM0 7HE

4 bed1 bath

£400k

1 Blackwater Mews, Steeple

CM0 7LX

4 bed2 bath

£322k

1 Bate Dudley Drive, Bradwell On Sea

CM0 7QG

3 bed2 bath

£318k

1 Crown Way

CM0 7AP

3 bed

£340k

1 Blackberry Grove, Bradwell On Sea

CM0 7QE

3 bed1 bath

£341k

1 Birch Gardens, Tillingham

CM0 7TE

3 bed1 bath

£351k

1 Church View, The Street, Steeple

CM0 7RJ

3 bed

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.

Full Southminster report

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

0.1 km

Canney Road — bus stop.

Closest school

2.6 km

Maylandsea Primary School. 1 school nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 7LX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CM0 7LX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Blackwater Mews, Steeple, Southminster, CM0 7LX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.