What council tax band is 172 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BW?

172 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BW 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 172 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BW located?

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

How safe is the area around 172 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BW?

Police records around 172 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BW 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 172 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BW?

The closest primary school to 172 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BW is Temple Sutton Primary School (363m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cecil Jones Academy (697m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 172 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BW?

The closest bus stop to 172 Royston Avenue, SS2 4BW is St Luke's Road, 143m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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172 Royston Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 4BW

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 172 Royston Avenue

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

172 Royston Avenue is a property in Southend On Sea (SS2 4BW). It has council tax band B.

Energy

Energy performance

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

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 172 Royston Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 4BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

No planning applications are recorded against 172 Royston Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 4BW. The full report also covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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 4BW: £339,995 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in SS2 4BW

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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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

0.4 km

Temple Sutton Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS2 4BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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