What type of property is 81b, Shakespeare Drive, SS0 9AA?

81b, Shakespeare Drive, SS0 9AA is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 81b, Shakespeare Drive, SS0 9AA have?

The current EPC rating for 81b, Shakespeare Drive, SS0 9AA is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 81b, Shakespeare Drive, SS0 9AA?

81b, Shakespeare Drive, SS0 9AA has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft). That makes it about 28% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SS0 9AA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 81b, Shakespeare Drive, SS0 9AA heated?

The latest EPC at 81b, Shakespeare Drive, SS0 9AA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 81b, Shakespeare Drive, SS0 9AA?

81b, Shakespeare Drive, SS0 9AA is in council tax band C.

Where is 81b, Shakespeare Drive, SS0 9AA located?

81b, Shakespeare Drive, SS0 9AA sits in Westcliff On Sea. It falls within the SS0 postcode district.

Is 81b, Shakespeare Drive, SS0 9AA in a safe area?

Police records around 81b, Shakespeare Drive, SS0 9AA 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 81b, Shakespeare Drive, SS0 9AA?

The closest primary school to 81b, Shakespeare Drive, SS0 9AA is The Westborough School (221m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Southend High School for Boys (684m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 81b, Shakespeare Drive, SS0 9AA?

The closest bus stop to 81b, Shakespeare Drive, SS0 9AA is Shakespeare Drive, 173m away. The nearest rail option is Prittlewell Rail Station, 757m away.

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81b, Shakespeare Drive, Westcliff On Sea, SS0 9AA

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 81b

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

81b is a semi-detached house in Westcliff On Sea (SS0 9AA). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

At 90 m² it's 22.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (73 m² median across 48 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Nov 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2023from Mar 2023

EPC improved fromE51toC74

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 81b, Shakespeare Drive, Westcliff On Sea, SS0 9AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

81b has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

24applications 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.

81b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£286,000

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 9AA: £250,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in SS0 9AA

On the street

Versus other Shakespeare Drive homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 81b stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 57 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 90 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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£335k

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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

0.2 km

Shakespeare Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Westborough School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SS0 9AA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS0 9AA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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