What type of property is 42 Norwich Avenue, SS2 4DG?

42 Norwich Avenue, SS2 4DG is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 42 Norwich Avenue, SS2 4DG last change hands?

42 Norwich Avenue, SS2 4DG last sold for £286,000 in September 2025. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £51,995 in November 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 42 Norwich Avenue, SS2 4DG?

Across 3 sales between November 1998 and September 2025, 42 Norwich Avenue, SS2 4DG rose from £51,995 to £286,000, a change of £234,005. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 42 Norwich Avenue, SS2 4DG?

The current EPC rating for 42 Norwich Avenue, SS2 4DG is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 42 Norwich Avenue, SS2 4DG?

42 Norwich Avenue, SS2 4DG has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SS2 4DG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 42 Norwich Avenue, SS2 4DG heated?

The latest EPC at 42 Norwich Avenue, SS2 4DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 42 Norwich Avenue, SS2 4DG?

42 Norwich Avenue, SS2 4DG has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in February 2026 under ref. 25/01723/FULH. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 42 Norwich Avenue, SS2 4DG?

42 Norwich Avenue, SS2 4DG 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 42 Norwich Avenue, SS2 4DG located?

42 Norwich Avenue, SS2 4DG sits in Southend On Sea. It falls within the SS2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 42 Norwich Avenue, SS2 4DG?

Police records around 42 Norwich Avenue, SS2 4DG 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 42 Norwich Avenue, SS2 4DG?

The closest primary school to 42 Norwich Avenue, SS2 4DG is Temple Sutton Primary School (408m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cecil Jones Academy (620m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 42 Norwich Avenue, SS2 4DG?

The closest bus stop to 42 Norwich Avenue, SS2 4DG is Cluny Square, 200m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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42 Norwich Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 4DG

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 42 Norwich Avenue

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

42 Norwich Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Southend On Sea (SS2 4DG). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was September 2025 at £286,000 — fresh data. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2026. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£350/sq ft) was about 82.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes
StudyYes

Outside

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Apr 2009

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Norwich Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 4DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Norwich Avenue has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

Feb 2026
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erect single-storey rear extension
Agent
Studio Casa
Reference
25/01723/FULH
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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.

42 Norwich Avenue has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£299,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£286,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

24 September 2025Most recent
£286,000
+95.9%over 16 years
15 September 2009
£146,000
+180.8%over 10 years
20 November 1998
£51,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS2 4DG: £275,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in SS2 4DG

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On the street

Versus other Norwich Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

42 Norwich Avenue outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,763

Street avg £2,450

Strongly above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.5 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

0.2 km

Cluny Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Temple Sutton Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SS2 4DG 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 4DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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