What kind of home is Upper Flat, 15 Albany Avenue, SS0 7AQ?

Upper Flat, 15 Albany Avenue, SS0 7AQ is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for Upper Flat, 15 Albany Avenue, SS0 7AQ?

The current EPC rating for Upper Flat, 15 Albany Avenue, SS0 7AQ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Upper Flat, 15 Albany Avenue, SS0 7AQ?

Upper Flat, 15 Albany Avenue, SS0 7AQ has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft). That makes it about 52% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SS0 7AQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Upper Flat, 15 Albany Avenue, SS0 7AQ use?

The latest EPC at Upper Flat, 15 Albany Avenue, SS0 7AQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Upper Flat, 15 Albany Avenue, SS0 7AQ?

Upper Flat, 15 Albany Avenue, SS0 7AQ 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 Upper Flat, 15 Albany Avenue, SS0 7AQ in?

Upper Flat, 15 Albany Avenue, SS0 7AQ sits in Westcliff On Sea. It falls within the SS0 postcode district.

Is Upper Flat, 15 Albany Avenue, SS0 7AQ in a safe area?

Police records around Upper Flat, 15 Albany Avenue, SS0 7AQ 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 Upper Flat, 15 Albany Avenue, SS0 7AQ?

The closest primary school to Upper Flat, 15 Albany Avenue, SS0 7AQ is St Helen's Catholic Primary School (234m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Bernard's High School (739m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Upper Flat, 15 Albany Avenue, SS0 7AQ?

The closest bus stop to Upper Flat, 15 Albany Avenue, SS0 7AQ is Albion Road, 299m away. The nearest rail option is Southend Victoria Rail Station, 677m away.

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Upper Flat, 15 Albany Avenue, Westcliff On Sea, SS0 7AQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Upper Flat

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

Upper Flat is a mid-terrace house in Westcliff On Sea (SS0 7AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in November 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (95 m² across 25 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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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.

Upper Flat ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2017from Nov 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

60%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Nov 2024from Mar 2017

EPC improved fromD62toC73

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Upper Flat, 15 Albany Avenue, Westcliff On Sea, SS0 7AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Upper Flat has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

22applications 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.

Upper Flat has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£159,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS0 7AQ: £300,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SS0 7AQ

On the street

Versus other Albany Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Upper Flat outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 60 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 45 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Albion Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Helen's Catholic Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SS0 7AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS0 7AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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