What type of property is Flat 1, 25 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

Flat 1, 25 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR is a mid-terrace house.

What did Flat 1, 25 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR sell for?

Flat 1, 25 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR last sold for £200,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £142,500 in July 2015, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Flat 1, 25 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2015 and May 2024, Flat 1, 25 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR rose from £142,500 to £200,000, a change of £57,500. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Flat 1, 25 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 25 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in April 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 1, 25 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

Flat 1, 25 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 1, 25 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, 25 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Flat 1, 25 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

Flat 1, 25 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in February 2015. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Flat 1, 25 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

Flat 1, 25 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.

Where is Flat 1, 25 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR located?

Flat 1, 25 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR sits in Southend On Sea. It falls within the SS2 postcode district.

Is Flat 1, 25 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 1, 25 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 Flat 1, 25 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, 25 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 Flat 1, 25 Central Avenue, SS2 5HR?

The closest bus stop to Flat 1, 25 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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Flat 1, 25 Central Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 5HR

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is a mid-terrace house in Southend On Sea (SS2 5HR). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 59 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (59–98 m²). On EPC score it ranks first in the building (67 versus a worst of 61). The latest certificate (April 2015) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). The latest certificate is from April 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2015–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£315/sq ft) was about 96% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £200,000 in May 2024. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2015.

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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.

Flat 1's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 Apr 2025

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 25 Central Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 5HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Feb 2015
ConversionAmendment
In report
Use as two self contained flats (Lawful Development Certificate - Existing)
Retrospective
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
14/02002/CLE
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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.

Flat 1 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£210,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£200,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

9 May 2024Most recent
£200,000
+40.4%over 8 years
6 July 2015
£142,500

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.

On years held, Flat 1 runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,390

Street avg £2,287

Strongly above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 52 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

On par

Comparables

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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