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52a, Genesta Road, Westcliff On Sea, SS0 8DB

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
37 m²
398 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 52a

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

52a is a semi-detached house in Westcliff On Sea (SS0 8DB). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). At 37 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 31 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–151 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 31 units on file.

At 37 m² it sits well below the postcode median (68 m² across 30 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 52a

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Oct 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2011from Sept 2009
EPC improved fromC70toD66
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Glazing
DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Low Energy Lighting
0%71%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2011from Jul 2011
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting
71%25%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Dec 2019from Nov 2011
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
25%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Oct 2021from Dec 2019
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 52a, Genesta Road, Westcliff On Sea, SS0 8DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

52a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

9applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

We flagged 2 things worth checking at 52a

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.

  • Signs of HMO activity in the area
  • Larger development activity nearby
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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.

52a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£181,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 8DB: £210,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Genesta Road homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 52a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

60 (D)

Street avg 68 (D)

Below

Floor Area

37 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 52a

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby
£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.
£231k

1 Finchley Road

SS0 8AD

£253k

1 Grosvenor Mansions, Grosvenor Road

SS0 8ER

£254k

1 Meteor Road

SS0 8DF

£264k

1 Kings Road

SS0 8BH

2 bed
£271k

1 Mount Liell Court East, The Leas

SS0 8HH

2 bed1 bath
£272k

1 Kings Keep, Kings Road

SS0 8LW

2 bed
£282k

1 Grosvenor Mews Cottages, Grosvenor Mews

SS0 8EW

1 bed1 bath
£351k

1 Pembury Mansions, Pembury Road

SS0 8DY

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

0.3 km

Cobham Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

St Bernard's High School. 26 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 8DB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SS0 8DB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SS0 8DB

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 52a, Genesta Road, Westcliff On Sea, SS0 8DB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.