What type of property is 18 Boston Lofts, Sweyne Avenue, SS2 6FR?

18 Boston Lofts, Sweyne Avenue, SS2 6FR is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 18 Boston Lofts, Sweyne Avenue, SS2 6FR last change hands?

18 Boston Lofts, Sweyne Avenue, SS2 6FR last sold for £205,000 in November 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £195,000 in May 2002, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Boston Lofts, Sweyne Avenue, SS2 6FR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2002 and November 2011, 18 Boston Lofts, Sweyne Avenue, SS2 6FR rose from £195,000 to £205,000, a change of £10,000. That works out to roughly +0.5% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 18 Boston Lofts, Sweyne Avenue, SS2 6FR?

The current EPC rating for 18 Boston Lofts, Sweyne Avenue, SS2 6FR is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Boston Lofts, Sweyne Avenue, SS2 6FR?

18 Boston Lofts, Sweyne Avenue, SS2 6FR has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (1,195 sq ft), around 56 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Boston Lofts, Sweyne Avenue, SS2 6FR heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Boston Lofts, Sweyne Avenue, SS2 6FR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Boston Lofts, Sweyne Avenue, SS2 6FR?

18 Boston Lofts, Sweyne Avenue, SS2 6FR is in council tax band E.

Where is 18 Boston Lofts, Sweyne Avenue, SS2 6FR located?

18 Boston Lofts, Sweyne Avenue, SS2 6FR sits in Southend On Sea. It falls within the SS2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18 Boston Lofts, Sweyne Avenue, SS2 6FR?

Police records around 18 Boston Lofts, Sweyne Avenue, SS2 6FR 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 18 Boston Lofts, Sweyne Avenue, SS2 6FR?

The closest primary school to 18 Boston Lofts, Sweyne Avenue, SS2 6FR is St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School (23m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is South Essex College of Further and Higher Education (585m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 18 Boston Lofts, Sweyne Avenue, SS2 6FR?

The closest bus stop to 18 Boston Lofts, Sweyne Avenue, SS2 6FR is Civic Centre, 274m away. The nearest rail option is Southend Victoria Rail Station, 473m away.

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18 Boston Lofts, Sweyne Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 6FR

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

111 m²

1195 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 18 Boston Lofts

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

18 Boston Lofts is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Southend On Sea (SS2 6FR). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Other recorded features include a balcony.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs). On the market in November 2011 and unlisted since — roughly 15 years. Across 2002–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £279,000 is 36.1% above the 2011 sale price.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingAllocated
BalconyYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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 4)

Nov 2021

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2008from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromD57toE53

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

0%20%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2011from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromE53toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

20%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2021from Feb 2011

EPC improved fromC72toD56

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Boston Lofts, Sweyne Avenue, Southend On Sea, SS2 6FR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Boston Lofts has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

9applications 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.

18 Boston Lofts valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£279,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.5% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£205,000

Growth on file: 0.5% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

2 November 2011Most recent
£205,000
+5.1%over 9 years
2 May 2002
£195,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS2 6FR: £275,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in SS2 6FR

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On the street

Versus other Sweyne Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 18 Boston Lofts runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,847

Street avg £2,465

Strongly below

Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly 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

0.3 km

Civic Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.0 km

St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SS2 6FR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS2 6FR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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