What kind of home is 5 Milton Close, SS2 5BS?

5 Milton Close, SS2 5BS is a mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Milton Close, SS2 5BS last change hands?

5 Milton Close, SS2 5BS last sold for £130,000 in October 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £39,750 in November 1997, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Milton Close, SS2 5BS?

Across 2 sales between November 1997 and October 2016, 5 Milton Close, SS2 5BS rose from £39,750 to £130,000, a change of £90,250. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Milton Close, SS2 5BS?

The current EPC rating for 5 Milton Close, SS2 5BS is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in May 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Milton Close, SS2 5BS?

5 Milton Close, SS2 5BS has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft). That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SS2 5BS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Milton Close, SS2 5BS use?

The latest EPC at 5 Milton Close, SS2 5BS records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Milton Close, SS2 5BS?

5 Milton Close, SS2 5BS 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.

Which area is 5 Milton Close, SS2 5BS in?

5 Milton Close, SS2 5BS sits in Southend On Sea. It falls within the SS2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Milton Close, SS2 5BS?

Police records around 5 Milton Close, SS2 5BS 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 5 Milton Close, SS2 5BS?

The closest primary school to 5 Milton Close, SS2 5BS is Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery (596m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is South Essex College of Further and Higher Education (444m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Milton Close, SS2 5BS?

The closest rail stop to 5 Milton Close, SS2 5BS is Southend Victoria Rail Station, 195m away. The nearest bus option is Victoria Station Interchange, 209m away.

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5 Milton Close, Southend On Sea, SS2 5BS

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band A

Overview

About 5 Milton Close

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

5 Milton Close is a mid-terrace house in Southend On Sea (SS2 5BS). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Last changed hands 10 years ago, in October 2016. Across 1997–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £185,000 is 42.3% above the 2016 sale price.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 May 2026

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

—

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Milton Close, Southend On Sea, SS2 5BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Milton Close 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£185,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£130,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

19 October 2016Most recent
£130,000
+227.0%over 18 years
7 November 1997
£39,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS2 5BS: £194,800 (2022–2017).

Nearby sales in SS2 5BS

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On the street

Versus other Milton Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Milton Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,889

Street avg £3,974

Below

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

On par

Comparables

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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

Southend Victoria Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

South Essex College of Further and Higher Education. 23 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS2 5BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low

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