108a, Leigh Road, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1BU
About 108a
108a is a mid-terrace house in Leigh On Sea (SS9 1BU). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 70 m² this is the 13th smallest of 20 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–96 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a C (score 70).
It hasn't traded since October 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2006–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 31.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £248,000 sits 50.3% above the 2007 sale of £165,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£219/sq ft) was about 29% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
108a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Planning history
108a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 108a
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Recent ownership pattern worth a look
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Sales history & valuation
108a changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£248,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 31.1% per year over 1 year.
£165,000
Growth on file: 31.1% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
1 October 2007Most recent
£165,000
+32.0%over 1 year21 September 2006
£125,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SS9 1BU: £248,000 (2024–2018).
Nearby sales in SS9 1BU
114b, Leigh Road, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1BU
Sold Oct 2024
£248,000100a, Leigh Road, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1BU
Sold May 2024
£200,000110a, Leigh Road, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1BU
Sold Jun 2021
£287,500114c, Leigh Road, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1BU
Sold Sept 2018
£217,50098a, Leigh Road, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1BU
Sold Sept 2016
£225,000
Everything we know about 108a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Recent ownership pattern worth a look
Versus other Leigh Road homes
108a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,357
Street avg £2,996
Floor Area
70 m²
Street avg 64 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 4.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Woodfield Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Chalkwell Hall Infant School. 26 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.0dB