What type of property is 98 Leigh Hill, SS9 1AR?

98 Leigh Hill, SS9 1AR is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 98 Leigh Hill, SS9 1AR?

98 Leigh Hill, SS9 1AR last sold for £660,000 in July 2025. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £81,000 in June 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 98 Leigh Hill, SS9 1AR appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between June 1996 and July 2025, 98 Leigh Hill, SS9 1AR rose from £81,000 to £660,000, a change of £579,000. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 98 Leigh Hill, SS9 1AR have?

The current EPC rating for 98 Leigh Hill, SS9 1AR is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in November 2020. It has improved from a F recorded in November 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 98 Leigh Hill, SS9 1AR?

98 Leigh Hill, SS9 1AR has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (1,292 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 28% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SS9 1AR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 98 Leigh Hill, SS9 1AR heated?

The latest EPC at 98 Leigh Hill, SS9 1AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 98 Leigh Hill, SS9 1AR?

98 Leigh Hill, SS9 1AR is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 98 Leigh Hill, SS9 1AR located?

98 Leigh Hill, SS9 1AR sits in Leigh On Sea. It falls within the SS9 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 98 Leigh Hill, SS9 1AR?

Police records around 98 Leigh Hill, SS9 1AR show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 98 Leigh Hill, SS9 1AR?

The closest primary school to 98 Leigh Hill, SS9 1AR is Leigh North Street Primary School (227m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Belfairs Academy (1.5km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 98 Leigh Hill, SS9 1AR?

The closest bus stop to 98 Leigh Hill, SS9 1AR is Broadway, 81m away. The nearest rail option is Leigh-on-Sea Rail Station, 1.0km away.

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98 Leigh Hill, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1AR

Notable views5 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

120 m²

1292 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 98 Leigh Hill

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

98 Leigh Hill is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Leigh On Sea (SS9 1AR). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1292 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views. Period features are noted in the property record.

A recent sale: £660,000 in July 2025. Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£511/sq ft) was about 41.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

BalconyYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Period featuresYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

98 Leigh Hill's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2020

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromF34toD56

Low Energy Lighting

90%46%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 98 Leigh Hill, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

98 Leigh Hill has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

5applications 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.

98 Leigh Hill has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£630,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£660,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

31 July 2025Most recent
£660,000
+88.6%over 19 years
27 April 2006
£350,000
+61.3%over 4 years
30 April 2001
£217,000
+55.0%over 3 years
30 September 1997
£140,000
+72.8%over 1 year
11 June 1996
£81,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS9 1AR: £425,000 (2023–2011).

Nearby sales in SS9 1AR

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On the street

Versus other Leigh Hill homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 98 Leigh Hill lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,500

Street avg £4,181

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Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 136 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 7.0 t/year

On par

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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 Leigh On Sea district page.

Full Leigh On Sea report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Broadway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Leigh North Street Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SS9 1AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS9 1AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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