What type of property is 15 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ?

15 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 15 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ last change hands?

15 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ last sold for £72,500 in August 2001, around 25 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ?

15 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ?

15 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ 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 15 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ located?

15 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ sits in Southend On Sea. It falls within the SS2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 15 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ?

Police records around 15 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ 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 15 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ?

The closest primary school to 15 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ is Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery (664m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Southend High School for Boys (1.2km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ?

The closest bus stop to 15 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ is Oaken Grange Drive, 153m away. The nearest airport option is London Southend Airport, 591m away.

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15 Carolines Close, Southend On Sea, SS2 6RQ

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 15 Carolines Close

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

15 Carolines Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Southend On Sea (SS2 6RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since August 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £269,000 sits 271% above the 2001 sale of £72,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£81/sq ft) was about 44.2% below the postcode norm.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromE49toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Carolines Close, Southend On Sea, SS2 6RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Carolines Close 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.

15 Carolines Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£269,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2001)

£72,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 August 2001Most recent
£72,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS2 6RQ: £260,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SS2 6RQ

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Everything we know about 15 Carolines Close, in one report

What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.

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On the street

Versus other Carolines Close homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

15 Carolines Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£873

Street avg £2,261

Strongly below

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Below

Comparables

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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

Oaken Grange Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS2 6RQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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