What type of property is 6 Byron Avenue, SS2 5HL?

6 Byron Avenue, SS2 5HL is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 6 Byron Avenue, SS2 5HL last change hands?

6 Byron Avenue, SS2 5HL last sold for £143,000 in December 2005, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £56,000 in February 2001, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 6 Byron Avenue, SS2 5HL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2001 and December 2005, 6 Byron Avenue, SS2 5HL rose from £56,000 to £143,000, a change of £87,000. That works out to roughly +21.3% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 Byron Avenue, SS2 5HL?

The current EPC rating for 6 Byron Avenue, SS2 5HL is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in August 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Byron Avenue, SS2 5HL?

6 Byron Avenue, SS2 5HL has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Byron Avenue, SS2 5HL heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Byron Avenue, SS2 5HL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 Byron Avenue, SS2 5HL?

6 Byron Avenue, SS2 5HL 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 6 Byron Avenue, SS2 5HL located?

6 Byron Avenue, SS2 5HL sits in Southend On Sea. It falls within the SS2 postcode district.

Is 6 Byron Avenue, SS2 5HL in a safe area?

Police records around 6 Byron Avenue, SS2 5HL 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 6 Byron Avenue, SS2 5HL?

The closest primary school to 6 Byron Avenue, SS2 5HL is Bournemouth Park Academy (145m), 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 is the nearest station to 6 Byron Avenue, SS2 5HL?

The closest bus stop to 6 Byron Avenue, SS2 5HL is Bournemouth Park School, 172m away. The nearest rail option is Prittlewell Rail Station, 754m away.

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6 Byron Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 5HL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 6 Byron Avenue

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

6 Byron Avenue is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southend On Sea (SS2 5HL). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

Held since December 2005 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2001–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 21.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £268,000 sits 87.4% above the 2005 sale of £143,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£190/sq ft) was about 15.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2021

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromE49toD57

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

44%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Byron Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 5HL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Byron Avenue 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.

6 Byron Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£268,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 21.3% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£143,000

Growth on file: 21.3% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

8 December 2005Most recent
£143,000
+155.4%over 4 years
2 February 2001
£56,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS2 5HL: £195,000 (2021–2014).

Nearby sales in SS2 5HL

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On the street

Versus other Byron Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 6 Byron Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,043

Street avg £1,936

Above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

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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

0.2 km

Bournemouth Park School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 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 5HL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS2 5HL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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