179 Royston Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 4BT
About 179 Royston Avenue
179 Royston Avenue is a semi-detached house in Southend On Sea (SS2 4BT). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2015) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The latest certificate is from March 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs).
Know exactly what you're buying at 179 Royston Avenue
Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
179 Royston Avenue'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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Mar 2025
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Wall insulation improved
Solar PV panels (30 kWp) installed
Hot water efficiency improved
Solar water heating added
Planning history
179 Royston Avenue has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 179 Royston Avenue
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
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Sales history & valuation
179 Royston Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£271,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 4BT: £270,000 (2023–2017).
Nearby sales in SS2 4BT
195 Royston Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 4BT
Sold Nov 2023
£325,000207 Royston Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 4BT
Sold Jun 2021
£316,500205 Royston Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 4BT
Sold Jun 2021
£250,000187 Royston Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 4BT
Sold Dec 2019
£210,000191 Royston Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 4BT
Sold Sept 2017
£270,000
Everything we know about 179 Royston Avenue, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
Versus other Royston Avenue homes
On epc rating, 179 Royston Avenue stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
78 (C)
Street avg 63 (D)
Floor Area
82 m²
Street avg 86 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 3.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
St Luke's Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Temple Sutton Primary School. 21 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.0dB