What kind of home is 14 Archer Close, SS2 4QY?

14 Archer Close, SS2 4QY is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 14 Archer Close, SS2 4QY?

14 Archer Close, SS2 4QY last sold for £128,000 in August 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £84,995 in April 2002, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 14 Archer Close, SS2 4QY changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2002 and August 2003, 14 Archer Close, SS2 4QY rose from £84,995 to £128,000, a change of £43,005. That works out to roughly +36.7% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 14 Archer Close, SS2 4QY have?

The current EPC rating for 14 Archer Close, SS2 4QY is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Archer Close, SS2 4QY?

14 Archer Close, SS2 4QY has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Archer Close, SS2 4QY use?

The latest EPC at 14 Archer Close, SS2 4QY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Archer Close, SS2 4QY?

14 Archer Close, SS2 4QY 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 14 Archer Close, SS2 4QY in?

14 Archer Close, SS2 4QY sits in Southend On Sea. It falls within the SS2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 14 Archer Close, SS2 4QY?

Police records around 14 Archer Close, SS2 4QY 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 14 Archer Close, SS2 4QY?

The closest primary school to 14 Archer Close, SS2 4QY is Hamstel Junior School (661m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cecil Jones Academy (734m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 14 Archer Close, SS2 4QY?

The closest bus stop to 14 Archer Close, SS2 4QY is Archer Close, 86m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Archer Close, Southend On Sea, SS2 4QY

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 14 Archer Close

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

14 Archer Close is a mid-terrace house in Southend On Sea (SS2 4QY). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since August 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2002–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 36.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £278,000 sits 117.2% above the 2003 sale of £128,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£137/sq ft) was about 41.9% below the postcode norm.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Archer Close, Southend On Sea, SS2 4QY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Archer Close 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.

14 Archer Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2002).

Current estimate

£278,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 36.7% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2003)

£128,000

Growth on file: 36.7% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

14 August 2003Most recent
£128,000
+50.6%over 1 year
23 April 2002
£84,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS2 4QY: £272,500 (2023–2015).

Nearby sales in SS2 4QY

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On the street

Versus other Archer Close homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 Archer Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,471

Street avg £3,051

Strongly below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Above

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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

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

0.7 km

Hamstel Junior School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS2 4QY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

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FAQ

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