Flat 1, 1 West Street, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1QG
About Flat 1
Flat 1 is a detached house in Leigh On Sea (SS9 1QG). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. At 85 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 5 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 44–85 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in February 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs).
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Before you offer, see what the listing won't tell you, the true value, the red flags and the full history.
Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Flat 1's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
High performance glazing installed
Roof insulation improved
Planning history
Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at Flat 1
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
Flat 1 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£330,000
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 1QG: £382,500 (2019–2018).
Nearby sales in SS9 1QG
Everything we know about Flat 1, 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 West Street homes
Floor Area for Flat 1 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
70 (C)
Street avg 69 (C)
Floor Area
85 m²
Street avg 56 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.6 t/year
Street avg 1.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Broadway — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Leigh North Street Primary School. 17 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
47.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.5dB