What kind of home is 168 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4AZ?

168 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4AZ is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 168 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4AZ have?

The current EPC rating for 168 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4AZ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in October 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 168 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4AZ?

168 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4AZ has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SS2 4AZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 168 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4AZ use?

The latest EPC at 168 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4AZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 168 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4AZ?

168 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4AZ has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in June 2019. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 168 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4AZ?

168 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4AZ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 168 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4AZ in?

168 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4AZ sits in Southend On Sea. It falls within the SS2 postcode district.

Is 168 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4AZ in a safe area?

Police records around 168 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4AZ 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 168 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4AZ?

The closest primary school to 168 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4AZ is Temple Sutton Primary School (334m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cecil Jones Academy (591m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 168 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4AZ?

The closest bus stop to 168 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4AZ is Fossetts Way, 169m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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168 Eastern Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 4AZ

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 168 Eastern Avenue

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

168 Eastern Avenue is a semi-detached house in Southend On Sea (SS2 4AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2017) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 168 Eastern Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 4AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jun 2019
Conditions
In report
Application for approval of details pursuant to condition 03 (details of materials) of planning permission 18/02113/FULH dated 28/01/2019
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
19/00702/AD
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Jan 2019
Full
In report
Form vehicular access on to Eastern Avenue
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
18/02113/FULH
View planning record

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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.

168 Eastern Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£325,000

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 SS2 4AZ: £365,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in SS2 4AZ

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On the street

Versus other Eastern Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 168 Eastern Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

On par

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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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1 Droitwich Avenue

SS2 4PG

£307k

1 Lincoln Close

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Appletree Close

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1 Lewes Road

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3 bed

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

Fossetts Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 4AZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS2 4AZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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