What kind of home is 23 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ?

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

What was the last sold price for 23 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ?

23 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ last sold for £210,000 in November 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 23 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ have?

The current EPC rating for 23 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ?

23 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ use?

The latest EPC at 23 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ?

23 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 23 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ in?

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

How safe is the area around 23 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ?

Police records around 23 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 23 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ?

The closest primary school to 23 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 transport links are near 23 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ?

The closest bus stop to 23 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ is Oaken Grange Drive, 153m away. The nearest airport option is London Southend Airport, 591m away.

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23 Carolines Close, Southend On Sea, SS2 6RQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 23 Carolines Close

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

23 Carolines Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southend On Sea (SS2 6RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £275,000 is 31% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 73.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2019 for £210,000.

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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
CloakroomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas
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)

Apr 2019

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromE52toD64

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%92%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Carolines Close, Southend On Sea, SS2 6RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 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.

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

Current estimate

£275,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£210,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 November 2019Most recent
£210,000

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 23 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.

23 Carolines Close is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£2,500

Street avg £2,159

Above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 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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