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10, Brunswick Road

SS1 2UH

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA

Current

D

62

Potential

C

78

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached flat is located in SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2UH. The property offers 75m² (807 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (62/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (78/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £789, comprising £607 for heating, £118 for hot water, and £64 for lighting. The property produces 3.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2020 for £250,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 10, Brunswick Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 62/100, this SOUTHEND-ON-SEA property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £789 are approximately £1011 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 3.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the SS1 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property62
Average60
+3% better
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vs SOUTHEND-ON-SEA

This property62
Average59
+5% better
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vs SS1

This property62
Average56
+11% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 62/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £94/year more than the SOUTHEND-ON-SEA average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Potential
D55-68
Current
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

D(62 points)

Potential Rating

C(78 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 30 Apr 2018

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Property Information

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Full Address

10, Brunswick Road

SS1 2UH

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA

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Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

75.0

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

62 / 100

Potential: 78

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CO₂ Emissions

3.6 tonnes/year

48 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

272 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

30 Apr 2018

marketed sale

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About SOUTHEND-ON-SEA

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in SOUTHEND-ON-SEA have an average EPC rating of D (score 59/100). The SS1 postcode district contains over 11500 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£250,000

23 October 2020

Type: Semi-Detached

+£3,000(+1.2%)

vs previous sale

£247,000

23 November 2018

Type: Semi-Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 1.2% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£607.0/yr

Save £322/yr

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Hot Water

£118.0/yr

Save £20/yr

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Lighting

86.0% low energy

£64.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Greenways Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awaySS1 3BS

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awaySS1 2RF

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.7 miles awaySS1 2NS

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Southend High School for Girls

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awaySS2 4UZ

Last inspected: Dec 2011

Outstanding

Hamstel Infant School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.8 miles awaySS2 4PQ

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

Hamstel Junior School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awaySS2 4PQ

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Southchurch High School

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awaySS2 4XA

Last inspected: Mar 2022

?Special Measures

Bournemouth Park Academy

Primary
📍1 miles awaySS2 5JN

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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Area Safety

Higher Crime590 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

272 incidents (46%)

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Anti-social behaviour

88 incidents (15%)

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Shoplifting

44 incidents (7%)

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Public order

36 incidents (6%)

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Criminal damage

34 incidents (6%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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