What type of property is 53 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG?

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

When did 53 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG last change hands?

53 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG last sold for £42,000 in April 1998, around 28 years ago. Before that, it sold for £33,750 in July 1995, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 53 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1995 and April 1998, 53 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG rose from £33,750 to £42,000, a change of £8,250. That works out to roughly +8.2% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 53 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG have?

The current EPC rating for 53 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 53 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG?

53 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft). That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SS2 5HG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 53 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG heated?

The latest EPC at 53 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 53 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG?

53 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 53 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG located?

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

Is 53 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG in a safe area?

Police records around 53 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 53 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG?

The closest primary school to 53 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 53 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG?

The closest bus stop to 53 Chestnut Grove, SS2 5HG is Vale Avenue, 168m away. The nearest rail option is Prittlewell Rail Station, 475m away.

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53 Chestnut Grove, Southend On Sea, SS2 5HG

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 53 Chestnut Grove

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

53 Chestnut Grove is a mid-terrace house in Southend On Sea (SS2 5HG). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Held since April 1998 — that's 28 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1995–1998, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £282,000 sits 571.4% above the 1998 sale of £42,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£42/sq ft) was about 82.8% below the postcode norm.

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Valuation

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Risks

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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 Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Chestnut Grove, Southend On Sea, SS2 5HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

53 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.

Latest sale on 53 Chestnut Grove was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£282,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.2% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (1998)

£42,000

Growth on file: 8.2% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

16 April 1998Most recent
£42,000
+24.4%over 2 years
6 July 1995
£33,750

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.

Price per m² for 53 Chestnut Grove lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£457

Street avg £3,432

Strongly below

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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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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

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