What kind of home is 217 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BT?

217 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BT is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 217 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BT sell for?

217 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BT last sold for £145,000 in August 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £127,000 in August 2003, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 217 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2003 and August 2007, 217 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BT rose from £127,000 to £145,000, a change of £18,000. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 217 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BT?

The current EPC rating for 217 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BT is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 217 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BT?

217 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BT has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 217 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BT use?

The latest EPC at 217 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 217 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BT?

217 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BT 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 217 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BT in?

217 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BT sits in Southend On Sea. It falls within the SS2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 217 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BT?

Police records around 217 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BT 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 217 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BT?

The closest primary school to 217 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BT is Temple Sutton Primary School (231m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cecil Jones Academy (541m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 217 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BT?

The closest bus stop to 217 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BT is St Luke's Road, 62m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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217 Royston Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 4BT

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 217 Royston Avenue

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

217 Royston Avenue is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Southend On Sea (SS2 4BT). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since August 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2003–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £275,000 sits 89.7% above the 2007 sale of £145,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

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
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

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 3)

Dec 2022

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2019from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromE48toD62

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

22%79%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2022from Oct 2019

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

79%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 217 Royston Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 4BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Dec 2025
Full
In report
Demolish existing outbuilding, erect detached dwellinghouse to side with associated bin store, cycle store, layout parking to front and form new vehicle crossover onto Royston Avenue
Agent
Edith Garland Architecture
Reference
25/01735/FUL
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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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£275,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£145,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

30 August 2007Most recent
£145,000
+14.2%over 4 years
28 August 2003
£127,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS2 4BT: £270,000 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in SS2 4BT

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On the street

Versus other Royston Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 217 Royston Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,706

Street avg £2,353

Below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 86 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par

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

0.1 km

St Luke's Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 4BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS2 4BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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