284b, Leigh Road, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1BW
About 284b
284b is a mid-terrace house in Leigh On Sea (SS9 1BW). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 50 m² this is the 8th smallest of 11 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 29–57 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).
Across 1997–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £199,000 is 32.7% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£279/sq ft) was about 50.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in October 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
284b has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
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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
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Sales history & valuation
284b has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.
£199,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.8% per year over 21 years.
£150,000
Growth on file: 8.8% per year over 21 years.
Sales timeline
18 October 2017Most recent
£150,000
+476.9%over 20 years30 January 1997
£26,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SS9 1BW: £177,000 (2022–2015).
Nearby sales in SS9 1BW
286a, Leigh Road, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1BW
Sold Dec 2022
£177,000290b, Leigh Road, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1BW
Sold Aug 2022
£250,000286b, Leigh Road, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1BW
Sold Oct 2015
£131,000290a, Leigh Road, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1BW
Sold Apr 2015
£102,000288a, Leigh Road, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1BW
Sold May 2014
£106,000
Everything we know about 284b, 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
Versus other Leigh Road homes
284b is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£3,000
Street avg £2,645
Floor Area
50 m²
Street avg 44 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 2.0 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
0.1 km
Chalkwell Park Drive — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Leigh North Street Primary School. 25 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.1dB