What type of property is 5 Somerset Avenue, SS0 0DW?

5 Somerset Avenue, SS0 0DW is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 5 Somerset Avenue, SS0 0DW last change hands?

5 Somerset Avenue, SS0 0DW last sold for £475,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £285,000 in July 2014, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Somerset Avenue, SS0 0DW?

Across 2 sales between July 2014 and June 2024, 5 Somerset Avenue, SS0 0DW rose from £285,000 to £475,000, a change of £190,000. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Somerset Avenue, SS0 0DW?

The current EPC rating for 5 Somerset Avenue, SS0 0DW is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Somerset Avenue, SS0 0DW?

5 Somerset Avenue, SS0 0DW has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (1,432 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SS0 0DW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Somerset Avenue, SS0 0DW heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Somerset Avenue, SS0 0DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Somerset Avenue, SS0 0DW?

5 Somerset Avenue, SS0 0DW is in council tax band D.

Where is 5 Somerset Avenue, SS0 0DW located?

5 Somerset Avenue, SS0 0DW sits in Westcliff On Sea. It falls within the SS0 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Somerset Avenue, SS0 0DW?

Police records around 5 Somerset Avenue, SS0 0DW show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (1113% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Somerset Avenue, SS0 0DW?

The closest primary school to 5 Somerset Avenue, SS0 0DW is Earls Hall Primary School (963m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Thomas More High School (695m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Somerset Avenue, SS0 0DW?

The closest bus stop to 5 Somerset Avenue, SS0 0DW is Rosary Gardens, 139m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Somerset Avenue, Westcliff On Sea, SS0 0DW

Extendable1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

133 m²

1432 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Somerset Avenue

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

5 Somerset Avenue is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Westcliff On Sea (SS0 0DW). It has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (around 1432 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. It has already been extended once and our model flags further extension potential, a sign of buyer flexibility.

At 133 m² it's 20.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (110 m² median across 16 EPCs). Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£332/sq ft) was about 32.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2024 at £475,000. One historical planning record sits against the property 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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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 2019

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Mar 2014

EPC improved fromE45toD61

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Somerset Avenue, Westcliff On Sea, SS0 0DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Apr 2015
Extension
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erect single storey rear extension, projecting 4.699m beyond the existing rear wall of the dwelling, 3m high to eaves and with a maximum height of 3.25m.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
15/00308/GPDE
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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.

5 Somerset Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£498,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£475,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

11 June 2024Most recent
£475,000
+66.7%over 9 years
21 July 2014
£285,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS0 0DW: £430,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SS0 0DW

On the street

Versus other Somerset Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 5 Somerset Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,571

Street avg £3,583

On par

Floor Area

133 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Full Westcliff On Sea report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

9/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Rosary Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

St Thomas More High School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SS0 0DW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS0 0DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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