31 Derek Gardens, Southend On Sea, SS2 6QX
About 31 Derek Gardens
31 Derek Gardens is a semi-detached house in Southend On Sea (SS2 6QX). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2015) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). The latest certificate is from March 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Held since September 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £298,000 sits 108.4% above the 2005 sale of £143,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£198/sq ft) was about 17.1% below the postcode norm.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
31 Derek Gardens's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 30 Mar 2025
EPC Rating
Planning history
31 Derek Gardens has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 31 Derek Gardens
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
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Sales history & valuation
31 Derek Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£298,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£143,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
15 September 2005Most recent
£143,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SS2 6QX: £298,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in SS2 6QX
53 Derek Gardens, Southend On Sea, SS2 6QX
Sold Sept 2025
£298,00033 Derek Gardens, Southend On Sea, SS2 6QX
Sold Sept 2024
£355,00039 Derek Gardens, Southend On Sea, SS2 6QX
Sold Mar 2024
£265,00019 Derek Gardens, Southend On Sea, SS2 6QX
Sold Feb 2024
£280,00047 Derek Gardens, Southend On Sea, SS2 6QX
Sold Dec 2022
£340,000
Everything we know about 31 Derek Gardens, 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
Versus other Derek Gardens homes
On co₂ emissions, 31 Derek Gardens stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,134
Street avg £3,644
Floor Area
67 m²
Street avg 70 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.1 t/year
Street avg 4.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Oaken Grange Drive — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery. 28 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
50.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.3dB