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1 Kings Keep, Kings Road, Westcliff On Sea, SS0 8LW

4 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor Ground
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
72 m²
778 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Kings Keep

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

1 Kings Keep is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Westcliff On Sea (SS0 8LW). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 778 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. At 72 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (72–84 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (77 versus a worst of 41). The latest certificate (August 2011) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The latest certificate is from August 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Last changed hands 13 years ago, in December 2012. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 1996–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £272,000 is 43.2% above the 2012 sale price.

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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Kings Keep

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

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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.

1 Kings Keep's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Aug 2021

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2011

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2011from Nov 2009
EPC improved fromD57toC77
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Kings Keep, Kings Road, Westcliff On Sea, SS0 8LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Kings Keep 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 1 Kings Keep

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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Current estimate

£272,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.9% per year over 17 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2012)

£190,000

Growth on file: 7.9% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 December 2012Most recent

    £190,000

  2. 19 May 2010

    £190,000

    +26.7%over 5 years

  3. 13 June 2004

    £149,995

    +177.8%over 8 years

  4. 20 May 1996

    £54,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS0 8LW: £260,000 (2021–2016).

On the street

Versus other Kings Keep homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Kings Keep stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,629

Street avg £3,452

Strongly below

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Kings Keep

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.
£271k

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1 Kings Road

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2 bed
£441k

1 Esplanade Gardens

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2 bed
£457k

1 Grosvenor Court, The Leas

SS0 8ED

2 bed
£282k

1 Grosvenor Mews Cottages, Grosvenor Mews

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1 bed1 bath
£526k

1 Elderton Road

SS0 8AG

1 bed1 bath
£254k

1 Meteor Road

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£253k

1 Grosvenor Mansions, Grosvenor Road

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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

0.3 km

Galton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Chalkwell Hall Infant School. 27 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 8LW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SS0 8LW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SS0 8LW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

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 1 Kings Keep, Kings Road, Westcliff On Sea, SS0 8LW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.