What type of property is 39a, Guildford Road, SS2 5AR?

39a, Guildford Road, SS2 5AR is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 39a, Guildford Road, SS2 5AR last change hands?

39a, Guildford Road, SS2 5AR last sold for £281,500 in May 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £45,000 in July 1995, so prices have been rising over 28 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 39a, Guildford Road, SS2 5AR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1995 and May 2023, 39a, Guildford Road, SS2 5AR rose from £45,000 to £281,500, a change of £236,500. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 39a, Guildford Road, SS2 5AR?

The current EPC rating for 39a, Guildford Road, SS2 5AR is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 39a, Guildford Road, SS2 5AR?

39a, Guildford Road, SS2 5AR has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SS2 5AR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 39a, Guildford Road, SS2 5AR heated?

The latest EPC at 39a, Guildford Road, SS2 5AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 39a, Guildford Road, SS2 5AR?

39a, Guildford Road, SS2 5AR 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 39a, Guildford Road, SS2 5AR located?

39a, Guildford Road, SS2 5AR sits in Southend On Sea. It falls within the SS2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 39a, Guildford Road, SS2 5AR?

Police records around 39a, Guildford Road, SS2 5AR 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 39a, Guildford Road, SS2 5AR?

The closest primary school to 39a, Guildford Road, SS2 5AR is Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery (523m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is South Essex College of Further and Higher Education (510m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 39a, Guildford Road, SS2 5AR?

The closest bus stop to 39a, Guildford Road, SS2 5AR is Guildford Road, 191m away. The nearest rail option is Southend Victoria Rail Station, 270m away.

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39a, Guildford Road, Southend On Sea, SS2 5AR

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 39a

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

39a is an end-of-terrace house in Southend On Sea (SS2 5AR). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2022. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£311/sq ft) was about 130.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2023 at £281,500.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Apr 2022

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 39a, Guildford Road, Southend On Sea, SS2 5AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

39a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

15applications 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.

39a has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£304,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£281,500

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

11 May 2023Most recent
£281,500
+525.6%over 27 years
19 July 1995
£45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS2 5AR: £118,500 (2025–2025).

Nearby sales in SS2 5AR

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On the street

Versus other Guildford Road homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 39a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,351

Street avg £2,006

Strongly above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.7 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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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

14/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Guildford Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

South Essex College of Further and Higher Education. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SS2 5AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS2 5AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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