What type of property is 7 Kipling Mews, SS2 5EH?

7 Kipling Mews, SS2 5EH is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 7 Kipling Mews, SS2 5EH last change hands?

7 Kipling Mews, SS2 5EH last sold for £59,995 in April 2000, around 26 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Kipling Mews, SS2 5EH?

The current EPC rating for 7 Kipling Mews, SS2 5EH is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Kipling Mews, SS2 5EH?

7 Kipling Mews, SS2 5EH has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (441 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Kipling Mews, SS2 5EH heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Kipling Mews, SS2 5EH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Kipling Mews, SS2 5EH?

7 Kipling Mews, SS2 5EH 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 7 Kipling Mews, SS2 5EH located?

7 Kipling Mews, SS2 5EH sits in Southend On Sea. It falls within the SS2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 7 Kipling Mews, SS2 5EH?

Police records around 7 Kipling Mews, SS2 5EH 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 7 Kipling Mews, SS2 5EH?

The closest primary school to 7 Kipling Mews, SS2 5EH is Bournemouth Park Academy (474m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is South Essex College of Further and Higher Education (1.1km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 7 Kipling Mews, SS2 5EH?

The closest bus stop to 7 Kipling Mews, SS2 5EH is East Street, 148m away. The nearest rail option is Prittlewell Rail Station, 427m away.

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7 Kipling Mews, Southend On Sea, SS2 5EH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

41 m²

441 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Kipling Mews

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

7 Kipling Mews is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Southend On Sea (SS2 5EH). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 72).

Held since April 2000 — that's 26 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £205,000 sits 241.7% above the 2000 sale of £59,995. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenFront
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

7 Kipling Mews's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Kipling Mews, Southend On Sea, SS2 5EH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Kipling Mews 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.

7 Kipling Mews's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£205,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2000)

£59,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 April 2000Most recent
£59,995

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On the street

Versus other Kipling Mews homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 7 Kipling Mews stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 69 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 38 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

14/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

East Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Bournemouth Park Academy. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS2 5EH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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