Flat 3, 73 Derek Gardens, Southend On Sea, SS2 6QX
About Flat 3
Flat 3 is a detached house in Southend On Sea (SS2 6QX). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. At 71 m² this is the 4th smallest of 6 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 53–71 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs).
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Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Flat 3's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Flat 3 has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at Flat 3
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
Flat 3 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£240,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 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 Flat 3, 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
Flat 3 is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.
EPC Rating
80 (C)
Street avg 84 (B)
Floor Area
71 m²
Street avg 64 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 1.1 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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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