What kind of home is 21 Archer Close, SS2 4QY?

21 Archer Close, SS2 4QY is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 21 Archer Close, SS2 4QY sell for?

21 Archer Close, SS2 4QY last sold for £265,500 in December 2015, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £144,000 in September 2009, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 21 Archer Close, SS2 4QY changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2009 and December 2015, 21 Archer Close, SS2 4QY rose from £144,000 to £265,500, a change of £121,500. That works out to roughly +10.2% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 21 Archer Close, SS2 4QY?

The current EPC rating for 21 Archer Close, SS2 4QY is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 Archer Close, SS2 4QY?

21 Archer Close, SS2 4QY has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 Archer Close, SS2 4QY use?

The latest EPC at 21 Archer Close, SS2 4QY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 21 Archer Close, SS2 4QY?

21 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 21 Archer Close, SS2 4QY in?

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

How safe is the area around 21 Archer Close, SS2 4QY?

Police records around 21 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 21 Archer Close, SS2 4QY?

The closest primary school to 21 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 21 Archer Close, SS2 4QY?

The closest bus stop to 21 Archer Close, SS2 4QY is Archer Close, 86m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Archer Close, Southend On Sea, SS2 4QY

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 21 Archer Close

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

21 Archer Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Southend On Sea (SS2 4QY). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. 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 Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Other recorded features include outbuildings.

Across 2009–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £361,000 is 36% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£290/sq ft) was about 104.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in December 2015.

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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
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingOff street
OutbuildingsYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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 2)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromD59toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

70%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Archer Close, Southend On Sea, SS2 4QY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 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.

21 Archer Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£361,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.2% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£265,500

Growth on file: 10.2% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

18 December 2015Most recent
£265,500
+84.4%over 6 years
2 September 2009
£144,000

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.

Years Held for 21 Archer Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,124

Street avg £2,721

Above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par

Comparables

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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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