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36 Somerville Gardens, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1DF

Notable views4 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
128 m²
1378 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 36 Somerville Gardens

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

36 Somerville Gardens is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Leigh On Sea (SS9 1DF). It has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (around 1378 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2014) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in December 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views.

11 years since the last transfer (December 2014). Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £715,000 is 38.2% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£376/sq ft) was about 81.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 128 m² it's 19% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (158 m² median across 14 EPCs). 4 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 2 is the typical count.

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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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingOff street
  • BalconyYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Aug 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2014from Dec 2011
EPC improved fromE50toD56
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
65%17%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 36 Somerville Gardens, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. May 2016
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Erect balcony to rear (Amended Proposal)

    Agent
    RSP Design
    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    16/00563/FULH
    View planning record
  2. Mar 2016
    Loft ConversionOutline
    In report

    Convert loft into habitable accommodation with rear dormer, roof lights to front and alter elevations (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed)

    Agent
    RSP Design
    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    16/00126/CLP
    View planning record
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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 36 Somerville Gardens has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£715,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£517,500

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 December 2014Most recent

    £517,500

    +32.0%over 2 years
  2. 26 April 2012

    £392,000

    +19.1%over 4 years
  3. 10 June 2007

    £329,000

    +174.2%over 11 years
  4. 9 February 1996

    £120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS9 1DF: £775,000 (2023–2020).

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On the street

Versus other Somerville Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 36 Somerville Gardens lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,043

Street avg £4,097

Below

Floor Area

128 m²

Street avg 159 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 7.9 t/year

On par
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Grand Parade — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Leigh North Street Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SS9 1DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
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80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

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