What kind of home is 68a, Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF?

68a, Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 68a, Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF last change hands?

68a, Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF last sold for £510,000 in February 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £275,000 in February 2012, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 68a, Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2012 and February 2022, 68a, Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF rose from £275,000 to £510,000, a change of £235,000. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 68a, Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF?

The current EPC rating for 68a, 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.

How big is 68a, Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF?

68a, Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF has a recorded floor area of 144 m² (1,550 sq ft), around 48 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 68a, Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF use?

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

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

68a, 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.

Which area is 68a, Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF in?

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

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

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

The closest primary school to 68a, 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 68a, Somerville Gardens, SS9 1DF?

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

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68a, Somerville Gardens, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1DF

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Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

144 m²

1550 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 68a

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

68a is a three-bedroom 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. Tenure is freehold. 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). Other recorded features include notable views.

Across 2012–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£329/sq ft) was about 56.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2022 at £510,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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 68a, Somerville Gardens, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

68a 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£528,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£510,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

15 February 2022Most recent
£510,000
+85.5%over 9 years
29 February 2012
£275,000

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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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

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