What kind of home is 119a, Gainsborough Drive, SS0 0SN?

119a, Gainsborough Drive, SS0 0SN is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 119a, Gainsborough Drive, SS0 0SN?

119a, Gainsborough Drive, SS0 0SN last sold for £115,000 in October 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £39,995 in May 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 119a, Gainsborough Drive, SS0 0SN appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 2001 and October 2016, 119a, Gainsborough Drive, SS0 0SN rose from £39,995 to £115,000, a change of £75,005. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 119a, Gainsborough Drive, SS0 0SN have?

The current EPC rating for 119a, Gainsborough Drive, SS0 0SN is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2016 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 119a, Gainsborough Drive, SS0 0SN?

119a, Gainsborough Drive, SS0 0SN has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 119a, Gainsborough Drive, SS0 0SN use?

The latest EPC at 119a, Gainsborough Drive, SS0 0SN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 119a, Gainsborough Drive, SS0 0SN?

119a, Gainsborough Drive, SS0 0SN is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 119a, Gainsborough Drive, SS0 0SN in?

119a, Gainsborough Drive, SS0 0SN sits in Westcliff On Sea. It falls within the SS0 postcode district.

Is 119a, Gainsborough Drive, SS0 0SN in a safe area?

Police records around 119a, Gainsborough Drive, SS0 0SN 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.

What schools are near 119a, Gainsborough Drive, SS0 0SN?

The closest primary school to 119a, Gainsborough Drive, SS0 0SN is The Westborough School (467m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Southend High School for Boys (388m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 119a, Gainsborough Drive, SS0 0SN?

The closest bus stop to 119a, Gainsborough Drive, SS0 0SN is Shakespeare Drive, 126m away. The nearest rail option is Prittlewell Rail Station, 819m away.

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119a, Gainsborough Drive, Westcliff On Sea, SS0 0SN

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 119a

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

119a is a two-bedroom detached house in Westcliff On Sea (SS0 0SN). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in June 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Average to Good.

Across 2001–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £175,000 sits 52.2% above the 2016 sale of £115,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£218/sq ft) was about 22.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (October 2016).

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Jun 2016

EPC improved fromE44toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

14%92%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 119a, Gainsborough Drive, Westcliff On Sea, SS0 0SN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

119a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

12applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£175,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£115,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

23 October 2016Most recent
£115,000
+4.6%over 11 years
24 November 2004
£109,995
+175.0%over 3 years
30 May 2001
£39,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS0 0SN: £322,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in SS0 0SN

On the street

Versus other Gainsborough Drive homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,347

Street avg £2,662

Below

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 52 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Shakespeare Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Southend High School for Boys. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS0 0SN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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