When did 20 Canterbury Avenue, SS2 4QR last change hands?

20 Canterbury Avenue, SS2 4QR last sold for £153,000 in November 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £90,000 in November 2001, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Canterbury Avenue, SS2 4QR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2001 and November 2005, 20 Canterbury Avenue, SS2 4QR rose from £90,000 to £153,000, a change of £63,000. That works out to roughly +14.2% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 20 Canterbury Avenue, SS2 4QR?

20 Canterbury Avenue, SS2 4QR is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 20 Canterbury Avenue, SS2 4QR in?

20 Canterbury Avenue, SS2 4QR sits in Southend On Sea. It falls within the SS2 postcode district.

Is 20 Canterbury Avenue, SS2 4QR in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Canterbury Avenue, SS2 4QR 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 20 Canterbury Avenue, SS2 4QR?

The closest primary school to 20 Canterbury Avenue, SS2 4QR is Hamstel Junior School (380m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cecil Jones Academy (650m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Canterbury Avenue, SS2 4QR?

The closest bus stop to 20 Canterbury Avenue, SS2 4QR is Canterbury Avenue, 119m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Canterbury Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 4QR

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 20 Canterbury Avenue

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20 Canterbury Avenue is a property in Southend On Sea (SS2 4QR). It has council tax band B.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in November 2005. Across 2001–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.2% per year.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Energy

Energy performance

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Canterbury Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 4QR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Canterbury Avenue has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

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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.

Last sold (2005)

£153,000

Growth on file: 14.2% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

18 November 2005Most recent
£153,000
+70.0%over 3 years
23 November 2001
£90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS2 4QR: £315,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in SS2 4QR

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Canterbury Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Hamstel Junior School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for SS2 4QR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

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