17a, Rockleigh Avenue, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1LA
About 17a
17a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Leigh On Sea (SS9 1LA). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2010. Between certificates, main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). At 60 m² this is the 13th smallest of 34 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–206 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 34 units on file.
Across 2000–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £287,000 sits 55.1% above the 2014 sale of £185,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£286/sq ft) was about 41.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 60 m² it sits well below the postcode median (91 m² across 33 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last sold in December 2014, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
17a 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
17a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.
£287,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 14 years.
£185,000
Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 14 years.
Sales timeline
19 December 2014Most recent
£185,000
+24.2%over 2 years8 October 2012
£149,000
+129.2%over 12 years3 August 2000
£65,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SS9 1LA: £490,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in SS9 1LA
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Sold May 2025
£242,0001 Rockleigh Avenue, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1LA
Sold Mar 2025
£600,00027 Rockleigh Avenue, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1LA
Sold Apr 2024
£600,00016 Rockleigh Avenue, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1LA
Sold May 2023
£490,000
Everything we know about 17a, 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 Rockleigh Avenue homes
On habitable rooms, 17a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,083
Street avg £3,682
Floor Area
60 m²
Street avg 53 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
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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
Chalkwell Schools — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Chalkwell Hall Infant School. 27 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.8dB