The Finches, Flat 2, 186 Carlton Avenue, Westcliff On Sea, SS0 0QQ
About The Finches
The Finches is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Westcliff On Sea (SS0 0QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft). At 72 m² this is the 4th smallest of 8 units on EPC record in The Finches, where floor areas span 62–86 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (80 versus a best of 85). The latest certificate (March 2016) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The latest certificate is from March 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
It changed hands recently, sold March 2025 for £250,000. Across 2016–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£323/sq ft) was about 32.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
The Finches's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Mar 2026
EPC Rating
Planning history
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
- Feb 2014ConditionsIn report
Application for approval of details pursuant to conditions 2 (Materials), 5 (Landscaping) and 9 (Energy) of planning permission 12/01628/FUL dated 03/10/13 granted on appeal
- Agent
- TBP Architects
- Documents
- 15 docs on file
- Reference
- 13/01727/AD
- Sept 2013ExtensionFullIn report
Demolish existing dwelling and erect 2 storey building with accommodation in the roofspace comprising of 8 No. 2 bedroom flats, erect detached garage building to rear, associated amenity space and car parking and refuse store (Amended proposal)
- Agent
- TBP Architects
- Documents
- 15 docs on file
- Reference
- 13/00979/FUL
We flagged 2 things worth checking at The Finches
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
The Finches saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
£253,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.5% per year over 9 years.
£250,000
Growth on file: 1.5% per year over 9 years.
Sales timeline
12 March 2025Most recent
£250,000
+11.1%over 6 years13 November 2018
£225,000
+2.3%over 2 years23 June 2016
£220,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SS0 0QQ: £255,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in SS0 0QQ
140a, Carlton Avenue, Westcliff On Sea, SS0 0QQ
Sold Sept 2025
£95,000140b, Carlton Avenue, Westcliff On Sea, SS0 0QQ
Sold Jun 2024
£158,000The Finches, Flat 8, 186 Carlton Avenue, Westcliff On Sea, SS0 0QQ
Sold May 2024
£255,000The Finches, Flat 4, 186 Carlton Avenue, Westcliff On Sea, SS0 0QQ
Sold Mar 2024
£255,000170 Carlton Avenue, Westcliff On Sea, SS0 0QQ
Sold Sept 2023
£310,000
Versus other Carlton Avenue homes
The Finches is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£3,472
Street avg £2,756
Floor Area
72 m²
Street avg 62 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.1 t/year
Street avg 2.1 t/year
Years Held
1 years
Street avg 9 years
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.3 km
Southend Hospital North — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Earls Hall Primary School. 28 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.7dB







