What kind of home is 63a, Alton Gardens, SS2 6QU?

63a, Alton Gardens, SS2 6QU is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 63a, Alton Gardens, SS2 6QU?

The current EPC rating for 63a, Alton Gardens, SS2 6QU is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in November 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 63a, Alton Gardens, SS2 6QU?

63a, Alton Gardens, SS2 6QU has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). That makes it about 36% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SS2 6QU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 63a, Alton Gardens, SS2 6QU use?

The latest EPC at 63a, Alton Gardens, SS2 6QU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 63a, Alton Gardens, SS2 6QU?

63a, Alton Gardens, SS2 6QU is in council tax band C.

Which area is 63a, Alton Gardens, SS2 6QU in?

63a, Alton Gardens, SS2 6QU sits in Southend On Sea. It falls within the SS2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 63a, Alton Gardens, SS2 6QU?

Police records around 63a, Alton Gardens, SS2 6QU 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 63a, Alton Gardens, SS2 6QU?

The closest primary school to 63a, Alton Gardens, SS2 6QU is Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery (636m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Southend High School for Boys (1.2km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 63a, Alton Gardens, SS2 6QU?

The closest bus stop to 63a, Alton Gardens, SS2 6QU is Feeches Road, 192m away. The nearest airport option is London Southend Airport, 574m away.

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63a, Alton Gardens, Southend On Sea, SS2 6QU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 63a

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

63a is a semi-detached house in Southend On Sea (SS2 6QU). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (November 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

At 76 m² the property is well over the postcode median (53 m² across 51 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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.

63a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromB87toC78

Hot Water

Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

10%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV + Solar HW

Solar PV panels (6 kWp) and Solar water heating installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 63a, Alton Gardens, Southend On Sea, SS2 6QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

63a 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.

63a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£265,000

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 6QU: £315,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in SS2 6QU

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On the street

Versus other Alton Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 63a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

78 (C)

Street avg 63 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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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

0.2 km

Feeches Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery. 30 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 6QU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS2 6QU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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