What type of property is 17 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DD?

17 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DD is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 17 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DD sell for?

17 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DD last sold for £585,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £96,000 in July 1997, so prices have been rising over 27 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 17 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 1997 and July 2024, 17 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DD rose from £96,000 to £585,000, a change of £489,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 17 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DD?

The current EPC rating for 17 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DD is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DD?

17 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DD has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (1,453 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DD heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DD?

17 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DD is in council tax band D.

Where is 17 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DD located?

17 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DD sits in Leigh On Sea. It falls within the SS9 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 17 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DD?

Police records around 17 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DD 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 17 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DD?

The closest primary school to 17 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DD is Chalkwell Hall Infant School (574m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Westcliff High School for Girls (1.1km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 17 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DD?

The closest bus stop to 17 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DD is Woodfield Road, 131m away. The nearest rail option is Chalkwell Rail Station, 492m away.

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17 Somerville Gardens, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1DD

Notable views

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

135 m²

1453 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 17 Somerville Gardens

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

17 Somerville Gardens is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Leigh On Sea (SS9 1DD). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include notable views.

Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£403/sq ft) was about 112.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Sold July 2024 for £585,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
ParkingOff road
Notable viewsYes

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 3)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2012from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromE50toF28

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

0%22%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2020from May 2012

EPC improved fromF28toD62

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

22%85%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Somerville Gardens, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1DD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Somerville Gardens 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.

17 Somerville Gardens has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£636,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£585,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

11 July 2024Most recent
£585,000
+509.4%over 26 years
24 July 1997
£96,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS9 1DD: £637,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in SS9 1DD

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On the street

Versus other Somerville Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 17 Somerville Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,333

Street avg £3,941

On par

Floor Area

135 m²

Street avg 141 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 7.3 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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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

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

Woodfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Chalkwell Hall Infant School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS9 1DD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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