What did 42 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF sell for?

42 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF last sold for £615,000 in June 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £211,000 in December 1996, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 42 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF?

Across 2 sales between December 1996 and June 2008, 42 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF rose from £211,000 to £615,000, a change of £404,000. That works out to roughly +9.7% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 42 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF?

42 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF 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 42 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF located?

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

What is crime like near 42 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF?

Police records around 42 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF 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 42 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF?

The closest primary school to 42 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF is Leigh North Street Primary School (649m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Westcliff High School for Girls (1.2km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 42 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF?

The closest bus stop to 42 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF is Grand Parade, 163m away. The nearest rail option is Chalkwell Rail Station, 475m away.

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42 Somerville Gardens, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1DF

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 42 Somerville Gardens

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42 Somerville Gardens is a property in Leigh On Sea (SS9 1DF). It has council tax band F.

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in June 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1996–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.7% per year.

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Somerville Gardens, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Somerville Gardens has no planning applications on 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.

42 Somerville Gardens has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Last sold (2008)

£615,000

Growth on file: 9.7% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

26 June 2008Most recent
£615,000
+191.5%over 11 years
2 December 1996
£211,000

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

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Area

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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

0.2 km

Grand Parade — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Leigh North Street Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

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Night-time road noise heatmap for SS9 1DF

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