What did 5 Lapwater Close, SS9 2UF sell for?

5 Lapwater Close, SS9 2UF last sold for £138,000 in October 1998, around 28 years ago. Before that, it sold for £65,000 in December 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 5 Lapwater Close, SS9 2UF?

5 Lapwater Close, SS9 2UF is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 5 Lapwater Close, SS9 2UF in?

5 Lapwater Close, SS9 2UF sits in Leigh On Sea. It falls within the SS9 postcode district.

Is 5 Lapwater Close, SS9 2UF in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Lapwater Close, SS9 2UF show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Lapwater Close, SS9 2UF?

The closest primary school to 5 Lapwater Close, SS9 2UF is West Leigh Infant School (345m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Belfairs Academy (348m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Lapwater Close, SS9 2UF?

The closest bus stop to 5 Lapwater Close, SS9 2UF is Burnham Road, 86m away. The nearest rail option is Leigh-on-Sea Rail Station, 673m away.

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5 Lapwater Close, Leigh On Sea, SS9 2UF

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 5 Lapwater Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

5 Lapwater Close is a property in Leigh On Sea (SS9 2UF). It has council tax band F.

Held since October 1998 — that's 28 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1997–1998, sale prices on this property compounded at 112.3% per year.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Lapwater Close, Leigh On Sea, SS9 2UF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Lapwater Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Last sold (1998)

£138,000

Growth on file: 112.3% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

30 October 1998Most recent
£138,000
+112.3%over 11 months
8 December 1997
£65,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS9 2UF: £630,000 (2025–2011).

Nearby sales in SS9 2UF

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Leigh On Sea district page.

Full Leigh On Sea report

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

Burnham Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

West Leigh Infant School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SS9 2UF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.7dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for SS9 2UF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

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