What kind of home is 61a, Highcliff Drive, SS9 1DQ?

61a, Highcliff Drive, SS9 1DQ is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 61a, Highcliff Drive, SS9 1DQ last change hands?

61a, Highcliff Drive, SS9 1DQ last sold for £350,000 in January 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £273,225 in September 2018, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 61a, Highcliff Drive, SS9 1DQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2018 and January 2025, 61a, Highcliff Drive, SS9 1DQ rose from £273,225 to £350,000, a change of £76,775. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 61a, Highcliff Drive, SS9 1DQ?

The current EPC rating for 61a, Highcliff Drive, SS9 1DQ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2012 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 61a, Highcliff Drive, SS9 1DQ?

61a, Highcliff Drive, SS9 1DQ has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SS9 1DQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 61a, Highcliff Drive, SS9 1DQ use?

The latest EPC at 61a, Highcliff Drive, SS9 1DQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 61a, Highcliff Drive, SS9 1DQ?

The most recent planning decision at 61a, Highcliff Drive, SS9 1DQ was a refusal for renovation (ref. 21/01253/FUL) in August 2021. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 61a, Highcliff Drive, SS9 1DQ?

61a, Highcliff Drive, SS9 1DQ 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 61a, Highcliff Drive, SS9 1DQ in?

61a, Highcliff Drive, SS9 1DQ sits in Leigh On Sea. It falls within the SS9 postcode district.

Is 61a, Highcliff Drive, SS9 1DQ in a safe area?

Police records around 61a, Highcliff Drive, SS9 1DQ 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 61a, Highcliff Drive, SS9 1DQ?

The closest primary school to 61a, Highcliff Drive, SS9 1DQ is Leigh North Street Primary School (564m), 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 61a, Highcliff Drive, SS9 1DQ?

The closest bus stop to 61a, Highcliff Drive, SS9 1DQ is Leigh Cliff Road, 156m away. The nearest rail option is Chalkwell Rail Station, 553m away.

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61a, Highcliff Drive, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1DQ

2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 61a

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

61a is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Leigh On Sea (SS9 1DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. At 83 m² this is the 8th smallest of 21 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 61–189 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good.

It changed hands recently, sold January 2025 for £350,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2018–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£392/sq ft) was about 52.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 83 m² it's 19.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (104 m² median across 20 EPCs).

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Risks

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

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)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromE47toC69

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 61a, Highcliff Drive, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 61a was refused — worth checking the council file.

Dec 2021
ExtensionFull
In report
Install balcony to first floor flat at rear (Amended proposal)
Agent
Edith Garland Architecture
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
21/02037/FUL
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Aug 2021
RenovationFull
In report
Install balcony to first floor flat at rear
Agent
Edith Garland Architecture
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
21/01253/FUL
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.

61a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£374,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£350,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

16 January 2025Most recent
£350,000
+28.1%over 6 years
18 September 2018
£273,225

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS9 1DQ: £375,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in SS9 1DQ

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On the street

Versus other Highcliff Drive homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 61a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,217

Street avg £4,398

On par

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Leigh Cliff Road — 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 1DQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS9 1DQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low

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