What type of property is 8 Christchurch Road, SS2 4JS?

8 Christchurch Road, SS2 4JS is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Christchurch Road, SS2 4JS last change hands?

8 Christchurch Road, SS2 4JS last sold for £116,000 in September 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Christchurch Road, SS2 4JS?

The current EPC rating for 8 Christchurch Road, SS2 4JS is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Christchurch Road, SS2 4JS?

8 Christchurch Road, SS2 4JS has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Christchurch Road, SS2 4JS heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Christchurch Road, SS2 4JS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Christchurch Road, SS2 4JS?

8 Christchurch Road, SS2 4JS is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Christchurch Road, SS2 4JS located?

8 Christchurch Road, SS2 4JS sits in Southend On Sea. It falls within the SS2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Christchurch Road, SS2 4JS?

Police records around 8 Christchurch Road, SS2 4JS 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 8 Christchurch Road, SS2 4JS?

The closest primary school to 8 Christchurch Road, SS2 4JS is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (180m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is South Essex College of Further and Higher Education (1.2km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Christchurch Road, SS2 4JS?

The closest bus stop to 8 Christchurch Road, SS2 4JS is Christchurch Road, 108m away. The nearest rail option is Southend East Rail Station, 423m away.

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8 Christchurch Road, Southend On Sea, SS2 4JS

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 8 Christchurch Road

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

8 Christchurch Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Southend On Sea (SS2 4JS). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. At 69 m² this is the 18th smallest of 41 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–132 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 41 units on file.

Today's modelled estimate of £205,000 sits 76.7% above the 2013 sale of £116,000. On the market in September 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

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

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

TenureFreehold
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 3)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2015from Jun 2009

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

57%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2025from May 2015

EPC improved fromD61toC71

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Christchurch Road, Southend On Sea, SS2 4JS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Christchurch Road 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.

8 Christchurch Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£205,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£116,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 September 2013Most recent
£116,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS2 4JS: £195,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in SS2 4JS

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On the street

Versus other Christchurch Road homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 8 Christchurch Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,681

Street avg £2,259

Below

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Ferndale Road

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Christchurch Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS2 4JS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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