What kind of home is 50 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF?

50 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF is a detached house.

When did 50 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF last change hands?

50 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF last sold for £775,000 in May 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £305,000 in May 2012. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 50 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 2012 and May 2023, 50 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF rose from £305,000 to £775,000, a change of £470,000. That works out to roughly +8.9% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 50 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF?

The current EPC rating for 50 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 50 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF?

50 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (1,690 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SS9 1DF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 50 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF use?

The latest EPC at 50 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 50 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF?

50 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF has council approval for part-single-part-two-storey side and rear extension granted in June 2015 under ref. 15/00448/FULH. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 50 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF?

50 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF is in council tax band E.

Which area is 50 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF in?

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

How safe is the area around 50 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF?

Police records around 50 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.

What schools are near 50 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF?

The closest primary school to 50 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.

How well connected is 50 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF?

The closest bus stop to 50 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF is Grand Parade, 163m away. The nearest rail option is Chalkwell Rail Station, 475m away.

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50 Somerville Gardens, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1DF

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

157 m²

1690 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 50 Somerville Gardens

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

50 Somerville Gardens is a detached house in Leigh On Sea (SS9 1DF). It has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (around 1690 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£459/sq ft) was about 119.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2023 for £775,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2014from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromF30toE53

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Sept 2025from Mar 2014

EPC improved fromE53toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

54%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 50 Somerville Gardens, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Nov 2015
Conditions
In report
Application for Approval of Details pursuant to condition 03 (Samples of materials) of Planning Permission 15/00448/FULH dated 10/06/2015
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
15/01619/AD
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Jun 2015
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property
Erect new first floor to form two storey dwellinghouse, erect dormers to front and side to form habitable accommodation in roof, erect single storey infill extension to side and single storey extension to rear, alter elevations
Agent
CPA create
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
15/00448/FULH
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2012.

Current estimate

£851,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.9% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£775,000

Growth on file: 8.9% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

18 May 2023Most recent
£775,000
+3.3%over 3 years
26 August 2019
£750,000
+145.9%over 7 years
24 May 2012
£305,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS9 1DF: £515,200 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in SS9 1DF

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Versus other Somerville Gardens homes

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

50 Somerville Gardens is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,936

Street avg £4,008

Above

Floor Area

157 m²

Street avg 156 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 7.9 t/year

On par

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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

0.2 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

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

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

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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