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2 The Grove, Wharf Road

SS17 0EB

STANFORD-LE-HOPE

Current

D

57

Potential

B

84

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in STANFORD-LE-HOPE, SS17 0EB. The property offers 118mยฒ (1270 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (57/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (84/100). 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 ยฃ8,000-ยฃ14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The flat roof has poor insulation. Flat roof insulation is more complex but essential for preventing heat loss and condensation issues, typically costing ยฃ1,000-ยฃ3,000 depending on access and method. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ2895, comprising ยฃ2470 for heating, ยฃ257 for hot water, and ยฃ168 for lighting. The property produces 6.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2023 for ยฃ325,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 2 The Grove Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 57/100, this STANFORD-LE-HOPE property is around the national average for UK homes. Energy costs of ยฃ2895 annually are ยฃ1095 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. The 118mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the SS17 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property57
Average60
-5% below
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vs STANFORD-LE-HOPE

This property57
Average61
-7% below
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vs SS17

This property57
Average60
-5% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 57/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ2209/year more than the STANFORD-LE-HOPE average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
D55-68
Current
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

D(57 points)

Potential Rating

B(84 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 13 Jul 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

2 The Grove

Wharf Road

SS17 0EB

STANFORD-LE-HOPE

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

118.0 mยฒ

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

57 / 100

Potential: 84

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

6.0 tonnes/year

51 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

287 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

13 Jul 2023

marketed sale

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About STANFORD-LE-HOPE

STANFORD-LE-HOPE is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in STANFORD-LE-HOPE have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). Heating costs are ยฃ1784 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The SS17 postcode district contains over 9200 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

ยฃ325,000

8 September 2023

Type: Flat

โ†—+ยฃ97,500(+42.9%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ227,500

28 February 2017

Type: Flat

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 42.9% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ2470.0/yr

Save ยฃ1321/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ257.0/yr

Save ยฃ83/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ168.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Flat, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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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

Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขSS17 0DF

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โœ“Good

St Clere's School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขSS17 0NW

Last inspected: Nov 2018

โœ“Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขSS17 0PA

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

Ortu Hassenbrook Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขSS17 0NS

Last inspected: Oct 2023

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Abbots Hall Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขSS17 7BW

Last inspected: Dec 2019

โœ“Good

Arthur Bugler Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขSS17 7BQ

Last inspected: Jun 2019

โœ“Good

Graham James Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขSS17 7ES

Last inspected: Nov 2019

โœ“Good

Giffards Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.4 miles awayโ€ขSS17 7TG

Last inspected: Mar 2022

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก 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

Moderate94 incidents/month

Crime levels are moderate in the surrounding area (1-mile radius)

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

22 incidents (23%)

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Anti-social behaviour

16 incidents (17%)

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Shoplifting

14 incidents (15%)

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Criminal damage

11 incidents (12%)

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Vehicle crime

7 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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