What type of property is 23 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

23 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR is a mid-terrace house.

What did 23 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR sell for?

23 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR last sold for £330,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £165,000 in July 2004, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 23 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

Across 2 sales between July 2004 and July 2024, 23 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR rose from £165,000 to £330,000, a change of £165,000. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

The current EPC rating for 23 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

23 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (1,453 sq ft). That makes it about 133% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SS2 5HR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 23 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

23 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in March 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 23 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

23 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR is in council tax band C.

Where is 23 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR located?

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

Is 23 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR in a safe area?

Police records around 23 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 23 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

The closest primary school to 23 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.

What is the nearest station to 23 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

The closest bus stop to 23 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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23 Central Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 5HR

2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

135 m²

1453 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 23 Central Avenue

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

23 Central Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Southend On Sea (SS2 5HR). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

At 135 m² the property is well over the postcode median (60 m² across 40 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2004–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £377,000 is 14.2% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£227/sq ft) was about 39.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2024 for £330,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2022

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Jun 2012

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Central Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 5HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Mar 2025
HMOFull
In report
Change of use from a 6-bedroom, 6-person HMO (Use Class C4) to a 7-bedroom, 7-person HMO (sui generis)
Agent
Town Planning Experts
Reference
25/00030/FUL
View planning record
Jun 2024
HMOOutline
In report
Convert dwelling (Class C3) to 6 bed (Class C4) HMO, dormer to rear, install rooflights to front and alter elevations (Lawful Development Certificate Proposed)
Agent
Krystal Architecture Ltd.
Reference
24/00727/CLP
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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.

23 Central Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2004.

Current estimate

£377,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£330,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

15 July 2024Most recent
£330,000
+100.0%over 19 years
18 July 2004
£165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS2 5HR: £265,000 (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.

Years Held for 23 Central Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,444

Street avg £2,145

Above

Floor Area

135 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 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

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80 dB

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