What type of property is 33 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG?

33 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 33 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG have?

The current EPC rating for 33 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has dropped from a D recorded in April 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 33 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG?

33 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft). That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SS2 5HG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 33 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG heated?

The latest EPC at 33 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 33 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG?

33 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG 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.

Where is 33 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG located?

33 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG sits in Southend On Sea. It falls within the SS2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 33 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG?

Police records around 33 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG 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 33 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG?

The closest primary school to 33 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG is Bournemouth Park Academy (426m), 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 33 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG?

The closest bus stop to 33 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG is Vale Avenue, 168m away. The nearest rail option is Prittlewell Rail Station, 475m away.

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33 Chestnut Grove, Southend On Sea, SS2 5HG

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 33 Chestnut Grove

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

33 Chestnut Grove is a mid-terrace house in Southend On Sea (SS2 5HG). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (April 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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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.

33 Chestnut Grove sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromD60toE53

Windows

PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%45%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 33 Chestnut Grove, Southend On Sea, SS2 5HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

33 Chestnut Grove 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.

33 Chestnut Grove has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£276,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS2 5HG: £270,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in SS2 5HG

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On the street

Versus other Chestnut Grove homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 33 Chestnut Grove runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

53 (E)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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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

Vale Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Bournemouth Park Academy. 21 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 5HG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS2 5HG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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