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37a Western Road

SS9 2PR

LEIGH-ON-SEA

Current

C

70

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in LEIGH-ON-SEA, SS9 2PR. The property offers 112m² (1206 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (70/100), 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. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1497, comprising £1154 for heating, £206 for hot water, and £137 for lighting. The property produces 3.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in June 2024 for £600,000.

How Does 37a Western Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 70/100, this LEIGH-ON-SEA property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1497 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. The 112m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 3.7 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 SS9 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property70
Average60
+17% better
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vs LEIGH-ON-SEA

This property70
Average56
+25% better
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vs SS9

This property70
Average55
+27% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 70/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £675/year more than the LEIGH-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(70 points)

Potential Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 2 May 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

37a Western Road

SS9 2PR

LEIGH-ON-SEA

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

112.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

70 / 100

Potential: 81

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CO₂ Emissions

3.7 tonnes/year

33 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

190 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

2 May 2024

marketed sale

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About LEIGH-ON-SEA

LEIGH-ON-SEA is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in LEIGH-ON-SEA have an average EPC rating of D (score 56/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £332 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The SS9 postcode district contains over 16200 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the LEIGH-ON-SEA area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£600,000

4 June 2024

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1154.0/yr

Save £101/yr

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Hot Water

£206.0/yr

Save £61/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£137.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average
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Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average
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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

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

West Leigh Junior School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awaySS9 2JB

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Outstanding

West Leigh Infant School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awaySS9 2JB

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Belfairs Academy

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awaySS9 3TG

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Leigh North Street Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awaySS9 1QE

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Darlinghurst Academy

Primary
📍1 miles awaySS9 3JS

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Fairways Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awaySS9 4QW

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Blenheim Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awaySS9 4HX

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Outstanding

Westcliff High School for Girls

Secondary
📍1.2 miles awaySS0 0BS
?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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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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