What kind of home is 41a, Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

41a, Central Avenue, SS2 5HR is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 41a, Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

The current EPC rating for 41a, Central Avenue, SS2 5HR is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in February 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in September 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 41a, Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

41a, Central Avenue, SS2 5HR has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SS2 5HR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 41a, Central Avenue, SS2 5HR use?

The latest EPC at 41a, Central Avenue, SS2 5HR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 41a, Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

41a, Central Avenue, SS2 5HR is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 41a, Central Avenue, SS2 5HR in?

41a, Central Avenue, SS2 5HR sits in Southend On Sea. It falls within the SS2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 41a, Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

Police records around 41a, 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.

What schools are near 41a, Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

The closest primary school to 41a, 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 41a, Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

The closest bus stop to 41a, 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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41a, Central Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 5HR

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 41a

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

41a is a mid-terrace house in Southend On Sea (SS2 5HR). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). At 56 m² this is the 17th 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.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2021

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2021from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromC71toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

10%72%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 41a, Central Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 5HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

41a 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.

41a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£179,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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

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On the street

Versus other Central Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

On par

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 52 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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

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70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

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