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23a, Argyll Road, Westcliff On Sea, SS0 7HL

3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
70 m²
753 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 23a

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

23a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Westcliff On Sea (SS0 7HL). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 70 m² this is the 19th smallest of 31 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 27–140 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (70 versus a worst of 33). The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2004–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £229,000 sits 63.6% above the 2014 sale of £140,000. Last sold in August 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

23a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2024from Oct 2014
EPC improved fromF29toC70
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23a, Argyll Road, Westcliff On Sea, SS0 7HL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

22applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 23a

Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

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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.

23a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£229,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 10 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£140,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 August 2014Most recent

    £140,000

    +1.4%over 9 years

  2. 12 November 2004

    £138,000

    +38.0%over 9 months

  3. 24 February 2004

    £100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS0 7HL: £211,250 (2024–2023).

On the street

Versus other Argyll Road homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 23a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,000

Street avg £2,242

Below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£251k

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1 Avenue Terrace

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2 bed
£277k

1 Claremont Road

SS0 7DX

2 bed1 bath
£189k

1 Burdett Avenue

SS0 7JN

2 bed1 bath
£255k

1 Hamlet Court, Canewdon Road

SS0 7HE

3 bed1 bath
£257k

1 Balmoral Road

SS0 7DG

3 bed
£502k

1 Heathfield House, Westcliff Parade

SS0 7QZ

2 bed2 bath
£271k

1 Albany Avenue

SS0 7AQ

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 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

0.2 km

St Helens Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery. 24 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 SS0 7HL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SS0 7HL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SS0 7HL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

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 23a, Argyll Road, Westcliff On Sea, SS0 7HL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.