What kind of home is 26 Abbotts Close, SS9 4DQ?

26 Abbotts Close, SS9 4DQ is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 26 Abbotts Close, SS9 4DQ last change hands?

26 Abbotts Close, SS9 4DQ last sold for £365,000 in April 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £80,000 in February 1998, so prices have been rising over 27 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 26 Abbotts Close, SS9 4DQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 1998 and April 2025, 26 Abbotts Close, SS9 4DQ rose from £80,000 to £365,000, a change of £285,000. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 26 Abbotts Close, SS9 4DQ?

The current EPC rating for 26 Abbotts Close, SS9 4DQ is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 26 Abbotts Close, SS9 4DQ?

26 Abbotts Close, SS9 4DQ has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SS9 4DQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 26 Abbotts Close, SS9 4DQ use?

The latest EPC at 26 Abbotts Close, SS9 4DQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 26 Abbotts Close, SS9 4DQ?

26 Abbotts Close, SS9 4DQ is in council tax band D.

Which area is 26 Abbotts Close, SS9 4DQ in?

26 Abbotts Close, SS9 4DQ sits in Leigh On Sea. It falls within the SS9 postcode district.

Is 26 Abbotts Close, SS9 4DQ in a safe area?

Police records around 26 Abbotts Close, SS9 4DQ 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 26 Abbotts Close, SS9 4DQ?

The closest primary school to 26 Abbotts Close, SS9 4DQ is Eastwood Primary School & Nursery (760m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Eastwood Academy (718m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 26 Abbotts Close, SS9 4DQ?

The closest bus stop to 26 Abbotts Close, SS9 4DQ is Coombes Corner, 297m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26 Abbotts Close, Leigh On Sea, SS9 4DQ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 26 Abbotts Close

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

26 Abbotts Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Leigh On Sea (SS9 4DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

It changed hands recently, sold April 2025 for £365,000. Across 1998–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £420,000 is 15.1% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£491/sq ft) was about 110.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 69 m² it's 15.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (82 m² median across 20 EPCs).

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageDetached

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Abbotts Close, Leigh On Sea, SS9 4DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Abbotts Close has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Price for 26 Abbotts Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£420,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£365,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

10 April 2025Most recent
£365,000
+356.3%over 27 years
6 February 1998
£80,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS9 4DQ: £375,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in SS9 4DQ

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On the street

Versus other Abbotts Close homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 26 Abbotts Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,290

Street avg £3,211

Strongly above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above

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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Coombes Corner — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

The Eastwood Academy. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SS9 4DQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS9 4DQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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