What is the EPC rating for 18a, Flat 3, Valkyrie Road, SS0 8BU?

The current EPC rating for 18a, Flat 3, Valkyrie Road, SS0 8BU is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has improved from a G recorded in September 2013 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18a, Flat 3, Valkyrie Road, SS0 8BU?

18a, Flat 3, Valkyrie Road, SS0 8BU has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (441 sq ft). That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SS0 8BU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18a, Flat 3, Valkyrie Road, SS0 8BU heated?

The latest EPC at 18a, Flat 3, Valkyrie Road, SS0 8BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 18a, Flat 3, Valkyrie Road, SS0 8BU located?

18a, Flat 3, Valkyrie Road, SS0 8BU sits in Westcliff On Sea. It falls within the SS0 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18a, Flat 3, Valkyrie Road, SS0 8BU?

Police records around 18a, Flat 3, Valkyrie Road, SS0 8BU 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 18a, Flat 3, Valkyrie Road, SS0 8BU?

The closest primary school to 18a, Flat 3, Valkyrie Road, SS0 8BU is Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery (711m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Bernard's High School (570m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 18a, Flat 3, Valkyrie Road, SS0 8BU?

The closest bus stop to 18a, Flat 3, Valkyrie Road, SS0 8BU is Canewdon Road, 186m away. The nearest rail option is Westcliff-on-Sea Rail Station, 205m away.

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18a, Flat 3, Valkyrie Road, Westcliff On Sea, SS0 8BU

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

41 m²

441 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 18a

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

18a is an end-of-terrace house in Westcliff On Sea (SS0 8BU). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 41 m² it sits well below the postcode median (59 m² across 59 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2015from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromG20toE52

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Nov 2025from Apr 2015

EPC improved fromE52toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18a, Flat 3, Valkyrie Road, Westcliff On Sea, SS0 8BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

9applications 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.

18a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£165,000

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 8BU: £155,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in SS0 8BU

On the street

Versus other Valkyrie Road homes

Four headline reads against 56 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

18a is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

Below

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Canewdon Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Bernard's High School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SS0 8BU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS0 8BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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