What type of property is 218 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4BN?

218 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4BN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 218 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4BN sell for?

218 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4BN last sold for £290,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £128,000 in March 2005, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 218 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4BN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2005 and September 2024, 218 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4BN rose from £128,000 to £290,000, a change of £162,000. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 218 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4BN?

The current EPC rating for 218 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4BN is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 218 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4BN?

218 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4BN has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 218 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4BN heated?

The latest EPC at 218 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4BN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 218 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4BN?

218 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4BN 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.

Where is 218 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4BN located?

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

What is crime like near 218 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4BN?

Police records around 218 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4BN 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.

Which schools serve 218 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4BN?

The closest primary school to 218 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4BN is Temple Sutton Primary School (314m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cecil Jones Academy (127m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 218 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4BN?

The closest bus stop to 218 Eastern Avenue, SS2 4BN is Garon Park, 133m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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218 Eastern Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 4BN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 218 Eastern Avenue

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

218 Eastern Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Southend On Sea (SS2 4BN). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2024 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£310/sq ft) was about 109.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £290,000 in September 2024.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
ParkingOff street

Energy

Energy performance

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

218 Eastern Avenue ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Mar 2024

EPC improved fromD67toC69

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 218 Eastern Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 4BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

218 Eastern Avenue has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

8applications 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.

218 Eastern Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2005.

Current estimate

£309,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£290,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

8 September 2024Most recent
£290,000
+126.6%over 19 years
24 March 2005
£128,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS2 4BN: £270,000 (2024–2014).

Nearby sales in SS2 4BN

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On the street

Versus other Eastern Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 218 Eastern Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,333

Street avg £1,984

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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

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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

0.1 km

Garon Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Cecil Jones Academy. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS2 4BN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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