What type of property is 68 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF?

68 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 68 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF have?

The current EPC rating for 68 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 68 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF?

68 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF has a recorded floor area of 144 m² (1,550 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 68 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF heated?

The latest EPC at 68 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 68 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF?

68 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 68 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF located?

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

How safe is the area around 68 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF?

Police records around 68 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 68 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF?

The closest primary school to 68 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 is the nearest station to 68 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF?

The closest bus stop to 68 Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF is Grand Parade, 163m away. The nearest rail option is Chalkwell Rail Station, 475m away.

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68 Somerville Gardens, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1DF

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

144 m²

1550 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 68 Somerville Gardens

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

68 Somerville Gardens is a mid-terrace house in Leigh On Sea (SS9 1DF). It has a recorded floor area of 144 m² (around 1550 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

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 2)

Nov 2021

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from May 2011

EPC improved fromE40toD63

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 68 Somerville Gardens, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

68 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.

68 Somerville Gardens has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£399,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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

Nearby sales in SS9 1DF

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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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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· 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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