What kind of home is 40 Walsingham Road, SS2 4AJ?

40 Walsingham Road, SS2 4AJ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 40 Walsingham Road, SS2 4AJ last change hands?

40 Walsingham Road, SS2 4AJ last sold for £315,000 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £199,950 in September 2015, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 40 Walsingham Road, SS2 4AJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2015 and September 2019, 40 Walsingham Road, SS2 4AJ rose from £199,950 to £315,000, a change of £115,050. That works out to roughly +12% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 40 Walsingham Road, SS2 4AJ?

The current EPC rating for 40 Walsingham Road, SS2 4AJ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in October 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40 Walsingham Road, SS2 4AJ?

40 Walsingham Road, SS2 4AJ has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40 Walsingham Road, SS2 4AJ use?

The latest EPC at 40 Walsingham Road, SS2 4AJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 40 Walsingham Road, SS2 4AJ?

40 Walsingham Road, SS2 4AJ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 40 Walsingham Road, SS2 4AJ in?

40 Walsingham Road, SS2 4AJ sits in Southend On Sea. It falls within the SS2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 40 Walsingham Road, SS2 4AJ?

Police records around 40 Walsingham Road, SS2 4AJ show an average of 14 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (1217% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 40 Walsingham Road, SS2 4AJ?

The closest primary school to 40 Walsingham Road, SS2 4AJ is Temple Sutton Primary School (411m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cecil Jones Academy (733m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 40 Walsingham Road, SS2 4AJ?

The closest bus stop to 40 Walsingham Road, SS2 4AJ is Royston Avenue, 205m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 Walsingham Road, Southend On Sea, SS2 4AJ

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 40 Walsingham Road

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

40 Walsingham Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Southend On Sea (SS2 4AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2015. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2015–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 12% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £379,000 is 20.3% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£390/sq ft) was about 48.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2019 at £315,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2017.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing

Building

Heating systemGas
Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2018

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2018from Aug 2015

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

14%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Walsingham Road, Southend On Sea, SS2 4AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2017
Extension
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erect single storey rear extension, projecting 4m beyond the existing rear wall of the dwelling, 3m high to eaves and with a maximum height of 4m.
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
17/01028/GPDE
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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.

40 Walsingham Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£379,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.0% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£315,000

Growth on file: 12.0% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

19 September 2019Most recent
£315,000
+57.5%over 4 years
17 September 2015
£199,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS2 4AJ: £325,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in SS2 4AJ

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On the street

Versus other Walsingham Road homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

40 Walsingham Road outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,200

Street avg £3,644

Above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 81 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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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 Southend On Sea district page.

Full Southend On Sea report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

14/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Royston Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Temple Sutton Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SS2 4AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS2 4AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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