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187 Eastern Esplanade

SS1 3AA

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA

Current

C

74

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 3AA. The property offers 189m² (2034 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. The property holds an EPC rating of C (74/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are £1476, comprising £1185 for heating, £154 for hot water, and £137 for lighting. The property produces 4.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in February 2021 for £580,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 187 Eastern Esplanade Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 74/100, this SOUTHEND-ON-SEA property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1476 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 189m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²).

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 property74
Average60
+23% better
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vs SOUTHEND-ON-SEA

This property74
Average59
+25% better
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vs SS1

This property74
Average56
+32% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 74/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £781/year more than the SOUTHEND-ON-SEA average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(74 points)

Potential Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 19 Jun 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

187 Eastern Esplanade

SS1 3AA

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

2025

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Floor Area

189.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

Efficiency Score

74 / 100

Potential: 81

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CO₂ Emissions

4.9 tonnes/year

26 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

146 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

19 Jun 2025

not sale or rental

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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). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £490 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The SS1 postcode district contains over 11500 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£580,000

25 February 2021

Type: O

£15,000(-2.5%)

vs previous sale

£595,000

9 July 2018

Type: O

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1185.0/yr

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Hot Water

£154.0/yr

Save £68/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£137.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 1.25 W/m-¦K

Poor
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m-¦K

Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.51 W/m-¦K

Poor
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

Gas: mains gas

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Greenways Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awaySS1 3BS

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

Southend High School for Girls

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awaySS2 4UZ

Last inspected: Dec 2011

Outstanding

Southchurch High School

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awaySS2 4XA

Last inspected: Mar 2022

?Special Measures

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awaySS1 2RF

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍1.1 miles awaySS1 2NS

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Hamstel Junior School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awaySS2 4PQ

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Hamstel Infant School and Nursery

Primary
📍1.1 miles awaySS2 4PQ

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

Bournes Green Junior School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awaySS1 3PX
?Not yet rated

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 Crime238 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

105 incidents (44%)

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Anti-social behaviour

30 incidents (13%)

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Criminal damage

22 incidents (9%)

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Vehicle crime

21 incidents (9%)

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Public order

16 incidents (7%)

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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