What kind of home is 5 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ?

5 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 5 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ?

5 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ use?

The latest EPC at 5 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ?

5 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 5 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ in?

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

How safe is the area around 5 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ?

Police records around 5 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 5 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Carolines Close, SS2 6RQ is Oaken Grange Drive, 153m away. The nearest airport option is London Southend Airport, 591m away.

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5 Carolines Close, Southend On Sea, SS2 6RQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 5 Carolines Close

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

5 Carolines Close is a mid-terrace house in Southend On Sea (SS2 6RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Carolines Close, Southend On Sea, SS2 6RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

5 Carolines Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

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 6RQ: £260,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SS2 6RQ

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Everything we know about 5 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.

On epc rating, 5 Carolines Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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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