What kind of home is 2 Hampton Close, SS2 6RY?

2 Hampton Close, SS2 6RY is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Hampton Close, SS2 6RY last change hands?

2 Hampton Close, SS2 6RY last sold for £251,500 in December 2024, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £57,500 in October 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Hampton Close, SS2 6RY?

Across 6 sales between October 1998 and December 2024, 2 Hampton Close, SS2 6RY rose from £57,500 to £251,500, a change of £194,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Hampton Close, SS2 6RY?

The current EPC rating for 2 Hampton Close, SS2 6RY is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in March 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Hampton Close, SS2 6RY?

2 Hampton Close, SS2 6RY has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (452 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SS2 6RY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Hampton Close, SS2 6RY use?

The latest EPC at 2 Hampton Close, SS2 6RY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Hampton Close, SS2 6RY?

2 Hampton Close, SS2 6RY 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 2 Hampton Close, SS2 6RY in?

2 Hampton Close, SS2 6RY sits in Southend On Sea. It falls within the SS2 postcode district.

Is 2 Hampton Close, SS2 6RY in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Hampton Close, SS2 6RY 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 2 Hampton Close, SS2 6RY?

The closest primary school to 2 Hampton Close, SS2 6RY is Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery (351m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Southend High School for Boys (659m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Hampton Close, SS2 6RY?

The closest bus stop to 2 Hampton Close, SS2 6RY is Rochford Road, 161m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Hampton Close, Southend On Sea, SS2 6RY

6 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

42 m²

452 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Hampton Close

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

2 Hampton Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Southend On Sea (SS2 6RY). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was December 2024 at £251,500 — fresh data. Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£556/sq ft) was about 71.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

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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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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)

Mar 2020

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2020from Jan 2010

EPC improved fromE40toD55

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Hampton Close, Southend On Sea, SS2 6RY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Hampton 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.

Price for 2 Hampton Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£258,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£251,500

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

16 December 2024Most recent
£251,500
-10.2%over 2 years
21 September 2022
£280,000
+109.0%over 12 years
3 March 2010
£134,000
-10.7%over 3 years
26 April 2006
£149,995
21 October 2004
£149,995
+160.9%over 5 years
22 October 1998
£57,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS2 6RY: £278,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in SS2 6RY

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On the street

Versus other Hampton Close homes

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

Years Held for 2 Hampton Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,988

Street avg £5,095

Above

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 45 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

14/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Rochford Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 6RY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS2 6RY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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