17b, Central Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 5HR
About 17b
17b is a semi-detached house in Southend On Sea (SS2 5HR). It has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (around 366 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band A. At 34 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 41 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 32–138 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 41 units on file. The latest certificate (October 2014) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The latest certificate is from October 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
At 34 m² it sits well below the postcode median (61 m² across 40 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs).
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
17b's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Oct 2024
EPC Rating
Planning history
17b has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
15applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 17b
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
17b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£132,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 5HR: £325,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in SS2 5HR
33a, Central Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 5HR
Sold Oct 2025
£126,00023 Central Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 5HR
Sold Jul 2024
£330,000Flat 1, 25 Central Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 5HR
Sold May 2024
£200,00043 Central Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 5HR
Sold Mar 2024
£335,00011 Central Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 5HR
Sold Jul 2022
£325,000
Everything we know about 17b, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Central Avenue homes
On co₂ emissions, 17b stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
79 (C)
Street avg 67 (D)
Floor Area
34 m²
Street avg 53 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.9 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.2dB