What type of property is 5 Athena Close, SS2 4GL?

5 Athena Close, SS2 4GL is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Athena Close, SS2 4GL?

5 Athena Close, SS2 4GL last sold for £330,000 in October 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £274,950 in June 2008, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Athena Close, SS2 4GL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2008 and October 2017, 5 Athena Close, SS2 4GL rose from £274,950 to £330,000, a change of £55,050. That works out to roughly +2% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Athena Close, SS2 4GL?

The current EPC rating for 5 Athena Close, SS2 4GL is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Athena Close, SS2 4GL?

5 Athena Close, SS2 4GL has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (1,238 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Athena Close, SS2 4GL heated?

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

What council tax band is 5 Athena Close, SS2 4GL?

5 Athena Close, SS2 4GL is in council tax band D.

Where is 5 Athena Close, SS2 4GL located?

5 Athena Close, SS2 4GL sits in Southend On Sea. It falls within the SS2 postcode district.

Is 5 Athena Close, SS2 4GL in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Athena Close, SS2 4GL 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 Athena Close, SS2 4GL?

The closest primary school to 5 Athena Close, SS2 4GL is Greenways Primary School (482m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Southend High School for Girls (321m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Athena Close, SS2 4GL?

The closest bus stop to 5 Athena Close, SS2 4GL is Lifstan Way Bridge, 172m away. The nearest rail option is Southend East Rail Station, 691m away.

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5 Athena Close, Southend On Sea, SS2 4GL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

115 m²

1238 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Athena Close

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

5 Athena Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southend On Sea (SS2 4GL). It has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (around 1238 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2008. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Other recorded features include a balcony.

Across 2008–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £385,000 is 16.7% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£267/sq ft) was about 21.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in October 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

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Valuation

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Risks

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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

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
BalconyYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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 2)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Nov 2008

Low Energy Lighting

5%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Athena Close, Southend On Sea, SS2 4GL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

Current estimate

£385,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.0% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£330,000

Growth on file: 2.0% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

24 October 2017Most recent
£330,000
+20.0%over 9 years
12 June 2008
£274,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS2 4GL: £375,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in SS2 4GL

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On the street

Versus other Athena Close homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 5 Athena Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,870

Street avg £3,128

On par

Floor Area

115 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Below

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

14/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Lifstan Way Bridge — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Southend High School for Girls. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS2 4GL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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