4 Marlborough Court, Woodfield Road, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1ES
About 4 Marlborough Court
4 Marlborough Court is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Leigh On Sea (SS9 1ES). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. At 43 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (43–77 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (67 versus a worst of 52). The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).
At 43 m² it sits well below the postcode median (64 m² across 4 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2000–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £252,000 is 12% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£486/sq ft) was about 17.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2024 for £225,000.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
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Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingOff street
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Planning history
4 Marlborough Court has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Sales history & valuation
4 Marlborough Court has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.
£252,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 24 years.
£225,000
Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 24 years.
Sales timeline
29 November 2024Most recent
£225,000
+73.1%over 18 years1 December 2005
£130,000
+165.3%over 5 years19 October 2000
£49,000
Median price across the last 4 sales in SS9 1ES: £123,750 (2024–1996).
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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 Woodfield Road homes
EPC Rating for 4 Marlborough Court runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
67 (D)
Street avg 58 (D)
Floor Area
43 m²
Street avg 62 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 3.6 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 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
Grand Parade — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Chalkwell Hall Infant School. 26 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
48.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.2dB