2 Appletree Close, Southend On Sea, SS2 4QX
About 2 Appletree Close
2 Appletree Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Southend On Sea (SS2 4QX). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 70). Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Across 2005–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £322,000 is 31.4% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£259/sq ft) was about 46.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in December 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2021.
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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
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- Solar panelsYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
- Mar 2021ExtensionIn report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erect single storey rear extension, projecting 4m beyond the existing rear wall of the dwelling, 2.43m high to eaves and with a maximum height of 3.62m
- Reference
- 21/00303/GPDE
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 2 Appletree Close
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
2 Appletree Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£322,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 13 years.
£245,000
Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 13 years.
Sales timeline
1 December 2017Most recent
£245,000
+60.1%over 12 years19 May 2005
£153,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SS2 4QX: £200,000 (2016–2000).
Everything we know about 2 Appletree Close, 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 Appletree Close homes
2 Appletree Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,784
Street avg £2,038
Floor Area
88 m²
Street avg 89 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Archer Close — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Hamstel Junior School. 16 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.6dB