5 Larke Rise, Southend On Sea, SS2 6GQ
About 5 Larke Rise
5 Larke Rise is a three-bedroom detached house in Southend On Sea (SS2 6GQ). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.
It hasn't traded since September 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 37.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £384,000 sits 174.3% above the 2001 sale of £140,000. At 78 m² it's 28.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (109 m² median across 18 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
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms3
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenSouth-facing
- GarageYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
5 Larke Rise has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 3 things worth checking at 5 Larke Rise
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
- Recent ownership pattern worth a look
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Sales history & valuation
5 Larke Rise has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.
£384,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 37.4% per year over 3 years.
£140,000
Growth on file: 37.4% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
27 September 2001Most recent
£140,000
+21.7%over 1 year22 June 2000
£115,000
+130.0%over 1 year30 June 1998
£49,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in SS2 6GQ: £470,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in SS2 6GQ
Everything we know about 5 Larke Rise, 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
- Recent ownership pattern worth a look
Versus other Larke Rise homes
5 Larke Rise is notably below the street on habitable rooms.
Price per m²
£1,795
Street avg £3,338
Floor Area
78 m²
Street avg 105 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 3.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
14/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
The Bell Northside — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery. 27 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
52.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.0dB