What type of property is 30 Selwyn Road, SS2 4DR?

30 Selwyn Road, SS2 4DR is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

What did 30 Selwyn Road, SS2 4DR sell for?

30 Selwyn Road, SS2 4DR last sold for £280,000 in November 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £169,500 in December 2013, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 30 Selwyn Road, SS2 4DR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2013 and November 2018, 30 Selwyn Road, SS2 4DR rose from £169,500 to £280,000, a change of £110,500. That works out to roughly +10.8% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 30 Selwyn Road, SS2 4DR?

The current EPC rating for 30 Selwyn Road, SS2 4DR is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in July 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 30 Selwyn Road, SS2 4DR?

30 Selwyn Road, SS2 4DR has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 30 Selwyn Road, SS2 4DR heated?

The latest EPC at 30 Selwyn Road, SS2 4DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 30 Selwyn Road, SS2 4DR?

30 Selwyn Road, SS2 4DR has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in May 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 30 Selwyn Road, SS2 4DR?

30 Selwyn Road, SS2 4DR is in council tax band C.

Where is 30 Selwyn Road, SS2 4DR located?

30 Selwyn Road, SS2 4DR sits in Southend On Sea. It falls within the SS2 postcode district.

Is 30 Selwyn Road, SS2 4DR in a safe area?

Police records around 30 Selwyn Road, SS2 4DR 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 30 Selwyn Road, SS2 4DR?

The closest primary school to 30 Selwyn Road, SS2 4DR is Bournemouth Park Academy (477m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cecil Jones Academy (816m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 30 Selwyn Road, SS2 4DR?

The closest bus stop to 30 Selwyn Road, SS2 4DR is Westbury Road, 94m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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30 Selwyn Road, Southend On Sea, SS2 4DR

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 30 Selwyn Road

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

30 Selwyn Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Southend On Sea (SS2 4DR). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2023. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £360,000 is 28.6% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£333/sq ft) was about 71.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2018 at £280,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
ParkingOff street

Building

Central heatingYes
Previously extendedYes

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)

Jul 2018

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2018from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromE46toD62

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 30 Selwyn Road, Southend On Sea, SS2 4DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

May 2023
Loft ConversionFull
In report
Install two dormers to front elevation and dormer to rear to form habitable accommodation in roof and install two roof lanterns
Agent
SIG Design
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
23/00370/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.

30 Selwyn Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£360,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.8% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£280,000

Growth on file: 10.8% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

12 November 2018Most recent
£280,000
+65.2%over 4 years
13 December 2013
£169,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS2 4DR: £387,500 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in SS2 4DR

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On the street

Versus other Selwyn Road homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 30 Selwyn Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,590

Street avg £2,886

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above

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

Westbury Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Bournemouth Park Academy. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS2 4DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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