What is the EPC rating for Flat 4, 73 Derek Gardens, SS2 6QX?

The current EPC rating for Flat 4, 73 Derek Gardens, SS2 6QX is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in June 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 4, 73 Derek Gardens, SS2 6QX?

Flat 4, 73 Derek Gardens, SS2 6QX has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (565 sq ft). That makes it about 24% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SS2 6QX. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 4, 73 Derek Gardens, SS2 6QX heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 4, 73 Derek Gardens, SS2 6QX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 4, 73 Derek Gardens, SS2 6QX?

Flat 4, 73 Derek Gardens, SS2 6QX is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Flat 4, 73 Derek Gardens, SS2 6QX located?

Flat 4, 73 Derek Gardens, SS2 6QX sits in Southend On Sea. It falls within the SS2 postcode district.

Is Flat 4, 73 Derek Gardens, SS2 6QX in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 4, 73 Derek Gardens, SS2 6QX 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 Flat 4, 73 Derek Gardens, SS2 6QX?

The closest primary school to Flat 4, 73 Derek Gardens, SS2 6QX is Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery (602m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Southend High School for Boys (1.1km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Flat 4, 73 Derek Gardens, SS2 6QX?

The closest bus stop to Flat 4, 73 Derek Gardens, SS2 6QX is Oaken Grange Drive, 133m away. The nearest airport option is London Southend Airport, 674m away.

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Flat 4, 73 Derek Gardens, Southend On Sea, SS2 6QX

EPC B

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

53 m²

565 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About Flat 4

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

Flat 4 is a property in Southend On Sea (SS2 6QX). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 565 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band B. At 53 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (53–71 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2011) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. The rating has held steady at B across 2 certificates since October 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The latest certificate is from June 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 53 m² it's 26.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (71 m² median across 24 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 88% of similar EPCs).

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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.

Flat 4's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Jun 2021

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2011

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2011from Oct 2009

Hot Water

Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

6%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 4, 73 Derek Gardens, Southend On Sea, SS2 6QX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 4 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.

Flat 4 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£191,000

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 6QX: £298,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SS2 6QX

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On the street

Versus other Derek Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for Flat 4 lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

81 (B)

Street avg 84 (B)

On par

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

Comparables

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.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS2 6QX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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