What type of property is 1 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

1 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR is a detached house.

What did 1 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR sell for?

1 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR last sold for £116,000 in August 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £1,750 in October 1995, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 1995 and August 2004, 1 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR rose from £1,750 to £116,000, a change of £114,250. That works out to roughly +61.2% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

The current EPC rating for 1 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR is E with a score of 44 out of 100, lodged in July 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in July 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

1 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

1 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR 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 1 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR located?

1 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR sits in Southend On Sea. It falls within the SS2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

Police records around 1 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR 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 1 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

The closest primary school to 1 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR is Bournemouth Park Academy (189m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is South Essex College of Further and Higher Education (884m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR is Bournemouth Park Road Westside, 85m away. The nearest rail option is Southend Victoria Rail Station, 642m away.

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1 Central Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 5HR

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 44

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Central Avenue

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

1 Central Avenue is a detached house in Southend On Sea (SS2 5HR). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in July 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump.

Held since August 2004 — that's 22 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1995–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 61.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £252,000 sits 117.2% above the 2004 sale of £116,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs).

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Valuation

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2018

EPC Rating

E44

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2018from Jul 2017

EPC improved fromF33toE44

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

25%70%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Central Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 5HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Central 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.

1 Central Avenue has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£252,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 61.2% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£116,000

Growth on file: 61.2% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

1 August 2004Most recent
£116,000
+6528.6%over 8 years
19 October 1995
£1,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS2 5HR: £325,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SS2 5HR

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On the street

Versus other Central Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1 Central Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,841

Street avg £2,195

Below

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

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

Bournemouth Park Road Westside — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 5HR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS2 5HR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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