What kind of home is 1 Apollo Drive, SS2 4GU?

1 Apollo Drive, SS2 4GU is a detached house.

When did 1 Apollo Drive, SS2 4GU last change hands?

1 Apollo Drive, SS2 4GU last sold for £450,000 in May 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £445,000 in May 2017. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Apollo Drive, SS2 4GU?

The current EPC rating for 1 Apollo Drive, SS2 4GU is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Apollo Drive, SS2 4GU?

1 Apollo Drive, SS2 4GU has a recorded floor area of 160 m² (1,722 sq ft). That makes it about 122% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SS2 4GU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Apollo Drive, SS2 4GU use?

The latest EPC at 1 Apollo Drive, SS2 4GU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Apollo Drive, SS2 4GU?

1 Apollo Drive, SS2 4GU is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Apollo Drive, SS2 4GU in?

1 Apollo Drive, SS2 4GU sits in Southend On Sea. It falls within the SS2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Apollo Drive, SS2 4GU?

Police records around 1 Apollo Drive, SS2 4GU 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.

What schools are near 1 Apollo Drive, SS2 4GU?

The closest primary school to 1 Apollo Drive, SS2 4GU is Greenways Primary School (497m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Southend High School for Girls (356m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Apollo Drive, SS2 4GU?

The closest bus stop to 1 Apollo Drive, SS2 4GU is Lifstan Way Bridge, 146m away. The nearest rail option is Southend East Rail Station, 633m away.

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1 Apollo Drive, Southend On Sea, SS2 4GU

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

160 m²

1722 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Apollo Drive

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

1 Apollo Drive is a detached house in Southend On Sea (SS2 4GU). It has a recorded floor area of 160 m² (around 1722 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

At 160 m² the property is well over the postcode median (112 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 9 years since the last transfer (May 2017). Across 2017–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £590,000 is 32.6% above the 2017 sale price.

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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 2)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from May 2011

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

4%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Apollo Drive, Southend On Sea, SS2 4GU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Apollo Drive 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.

1 Apollo Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£590,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.1% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2017)

£445,000

Growth on file: -1.1% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

3 May 2017Most recent
£445,000
-1.1%
3 May 2017
£450,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS2 4GU: £397,500 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in SS2 4GU

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On the street

Versus other Apollo Drive homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1 Apollo Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,813

Street avg £3,449

On par

Floor Area

160 m²

Street avg 112 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Below

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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

0.1 km

Lifstan Way Bridge — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Southend High School for Girls. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS2 4GU

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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