73a, Highcliff Drive, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1DQ
About 73a
73a is a semi-detached house in Leigh On Sea (SS9 1DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). At 77 m² this is the 7th 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 across 21 units on file.
At 77 m² it's 25.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (104 m² median across 20 EPCs).
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
73a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 73a
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Sales history & valuation
73a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£345,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 1DQ: £375,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in SS9 1DQ
59 Highcliff Drive, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1DQ
Sold Aug 2025
£380,20059a, Highcliff Drive, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1DQ
Sold Mar 2025
£350,00061a, Highcliff Drive, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1DQ
Sold Jan 2025
£350,00073 Highcliff Drive, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1DQ
Sold Sept 2024
£375,00069 Highcliff Drive, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1DQ
Sold Sept 2024
£674,250
Everything we know about 73a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
Versus other Highcliff Drive homes
On habitable rooms, 73a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
64 (D)
Street avg 65 (D)
Floor Area
77 m²
Street avg 73 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.4 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.7dB