51 Elmsleigh Drive, Leigh On Sea, SS9 3DW
About 51 Elmsleigh Drive
51 Elmsleigh Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Leigh On Sea (SS9 3DW). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2015) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The latest certificate is from February 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Last changed hands 9 years ago, in December 2016. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs). Across 2003–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £459,000 is 19.2% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£344/sq ft) was about 37.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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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
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
Energy performance
51 Elmsleigh Drive's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 03 Feb 2025
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Wall insulation improved
Roof insulation improved
Planning history
Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.
- Nov 2014ExtensionFullIn report
Erect dormers to front (Amended Proposal)
- Agent
- RSP Design
- Documents
- 5 docs on file
- Reference
- 14/01560/FULH
- Sept 2014ExtensionOutlineIn report
Roof extension at rear (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed)
- Agent
- RSP Design
- Documents
- 5 docs on file
- Reference
- 14/01260/CLP
What's in 51 Elmsleigh Drive, Leigh On Sea, SS9 3DW's planning history?
1 more on this property, plus refusals, disputes and full decisions nearby, in the report.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2003.
£459,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.1% per year over 14 years.
£385,000
Growth on file: 9.1% per year over 14 years.
Sales timeline
22 December 2016Most recent
£385,000
+54.0%over 13 years13 July 2003
£249,995
+6.4%21 April 2003
£235,000
+104.3%21 January 2003
£115,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SS9 3DW: £365,000 (2022–2017).
Nearby sales in SS9 3DW
35 Elmsleigh Drive, Leigh On Sea, SS9 3DW
Sold Sept 2022
£485,00023 Elmsleigh Drive, Leigh On Sea, SS9 3DW
Sold Nov 2019
£392,00043 Elmsleigh Drive, Leigh On Sea, SS9 3DW
Sold Oct 2019
£349,95065 Elmsleigh Drive, Leigh On Sea, SS9 3DW
Sold Mar 2017
£365,00019 Elmsleigh Drive, Leigh On Sea, SS9 3DW
Sold Aug 2016
£300,000
Everything we know about 51 Elmsleigh Drive, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
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Versus other Elmsleigh Drive homes
On co₂ emissions, 51 Elmsleigh Drive stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,702
Street avg £3,175
Floor Area
104 m²
Street avg 98 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 5.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Bonchurch Park — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
West Leigh Infant School. 23 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.2dB