What kind of home is 18 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ?

18 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 18 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ sell for?

18 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ last sold for £159,995 in September 2010, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £120,000 in December 2003, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 18 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ?

Across 2 sales between December 2003 and September 2010, 18 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ rose from £120,000 to £159,995, a change of £39,995. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ?

The current EPC rating for 18 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ?

18 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ use?

The latest EPC at 18 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ?

18 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.

Which area is 18 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ in?

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

Is 18 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ in a safe area?

Police records around 18 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.

What schools are near 18 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ?

The closest primary school to 18 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 18 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ?

The closest bus stop to 18 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ is Oaken Grange Drive, 153m away. The nearest airport option is London Southend Airport, 591m away.

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18 Carolines Close, Southend On Sea, SS2 6RQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 18 Carolines Close

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

18 Carolines Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southend On Sea (SS2 6RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in September 2010. Across 2003–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £266,000 sits 66.3% above the 2010 sale of £159,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£163/sq ft) was about 16.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Jun 2010

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

50%82%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Carolines Close, Southend On Sea, SS2 6RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 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.

18 Carolines Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£266,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£159,995

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

21 September 2010Most recent
£159,995
+33.3%over 6 years
8 December 2003
£120,000

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

Nearby sales in SS2 6RQ

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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.

18 Carolines Close outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,758

Street avg £2,205

Below

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

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

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FAQ

Common questions

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