42a, Oakleigh Park Drive, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1RP
About 42a
42a is a mid-terrace house in Leigh On Sea (SS9 1RP). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. At 55 m² this is the 10th smallest of 47 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 34–151 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 47 units on file.
At 55 m² it sits well below the postcode median (92 m² across 46 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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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
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
42a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 42a
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
42a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£251,000
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 1RP: £400,000 (2025–2025).
Nearby sales in SS9 1RP
17a, Oakleigh Park Drive, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1RP
Sold May 2025
£230,0005 Oakleigh Park Drive, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1RP
Sold Mar 2025
£280,00052 Oakleigh Park Drive, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1RP
Sold Feb 2025
£400,00035 Oakleigh Park Drive, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1RP
Sold Jan 2025
£450,00040 Oakleigh Park Drive, Leigh On Sea, SS9 1RP
Sold Jan 2025
£498,000
Everything we know about 42a, 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 Oakleigh Park Drive homes
Habitable Rooms for 42a lags the street by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
60 (D)
Street avg 65 (D)
Floor Area
55 m²
Street avg 58 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 2.7 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
0.1 km
Leighton Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Leigh North Street Primary School. 21 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