71a, Stromness Road, Southend On Sea, SS2 4JG
About 71a
71a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Southend On Sea (SS2 4JG). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). At 57 m² this is the 21st smallest of 49 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 14–115 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 49 units on file. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Today's modelled estimate of £187,000 sits 167.1% above the 2013 sale of £70,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£114/sq ft) was about 20.8% below the postcode norm. 13 years since the last transfer (October 2013).
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Roof insulation improved
Planning history
71a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 71a
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Sales history & valuation
71a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£187,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£70,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
10 October 2013Most recent
£70,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SS2 4JG: £200,000 (2024–2022).
Nearby sales in SS2 4JG
23 Stromness Road, Southend On Sea, SS2 4JG
Sold Jul 2024
£175,00029a, Stromness Road, Southend On Sea, SS2 4JG
Sold Nov 2023
£200,00025a, Stromness Road, Southend On Sea, SS2 4JG
Sold Oct 2023
£200,0007 Stromness Road, Southend On Sea, SS2 4JG
Sold Jul 2022
£360,00035 Stromness Road, Southend On Sea, SS2 4JG
Sold Mar 2022
£201,000
Everything we know about 71a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
Versus other Stromness Road homes
Price per m²
£1,228
Street avg £2,715
Floor Area
57 m²
Street avg 53 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 2.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Christchurch Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School. 21 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.5dB