What type of property is 5 Grovelands, SS2 4DU?

5 Grovelands, SS2 4DU is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Grovelands, SS2 4DU?

5 Grovelands, SS2 4DU last sold for £245,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £158,920 in November 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Grovelands, SS2 4DU appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 2002 and March 2016, 5 Grovelands, SS2 4DU rose from £158,920 to £245,000, a change of £86,080. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Grovelands, SS2 4DU have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Grovelands, SS2 4DU is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Grovelands, SS2 4DU?

5 Grovelands, SS2 4DU has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Grovelands, SS2 4DU heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Grovelands, SS2 4DU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Grovelands, SS2 4DU?

5 Grovelands, SS2 4DU is in council tax band D.

Where is 5 Grovelands, SS2 4DU located?

5 Grovelands, SS2 4DU sits in Southend On Sea. It falls within the SS2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Grovelands, SS2 4DU?

Police records around 5 Grovelands, SS2 4DU 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 5 Grovelands, SS2 4DU?

The closest primary school to 5 Grovelands, SS2 4DU is Hamstel Junior School (397m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cecil Jones Academy (720m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Grovelands, SS2 4DU?

The closest bus stop to 5 Grovelands, SS2 4DU is Lonsdale Road, 108m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Grovelands, Seaforth Grove, Southend On Sea, SS2 4DU

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Grovelands

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

5 Grovelands is a mid-terrace house in Southend On Sea (SS2 4DU). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor.

Across 2002–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £355,000 is 44.9% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£240/sq ft) was about 37.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in March 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2015from Sept 2013

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

69%90%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2025from Nov 2015

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Grovelands, Seaforth Grove, Southend On Sea, SS2 4DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Grovelands has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

8applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

5 Grovelands valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£355,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£245,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2016Most recent
£245,000
+28.9%over 8 years
29 April 2007
£190,000
+19.6%over 4 years
15 November 2002
£158,920

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS2 4DU: £285,000 (2023–2014).

Nearby sales in SS2 4DU

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On the street

Versus other Grovelands homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Grovelands is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£2,579

Street avg £2,552

On par

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

On par

Comparables

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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

Lonsdale Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Hamstel Junior School. 21 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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