60a, The Grove, Southend On Sea, SS2 4DB
About 60a
60a is a semi-detached house in Southend On Sea (SS2 4DB). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). At 66 m² this is the 10th smallest of 37 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–168 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 37 units on file.
Across 1999–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £215,000 sits 74.8% above the 2014 sale of £123,000. Last sold in December 2014, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
60a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Sales history & valuation
60a has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.
£215,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.4% per year over 15 years.
£123,000
Growth on file: 8.4% per year over 15 years.
Sales timeline
23 December 2014Most recent
£123,000
+2.5%over 8 years12 October 2006
£120,000
+34.8%over 7 months10 March 2006
£89,000
+147.3%over 6 years16 September 1999
£35,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in SS2 4DB: £309,000 (2024–2023).
Nearby sales in SS2 4DB
Everything we know about 60a, 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 The Grove homes
Floor Area for 60a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,864
Street avg £2,633
Floor Area
66 m²
Street avg 55 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
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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
The Grove — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Bournemouth Park Academy. 23 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.2dB