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8, Paddock Close

SS9 5QP

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 5QP. The property offers 159m² (1711 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 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. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £1143, comprising £809 for heating, £151 for hot water, and £183 for lighting. The property produces 4.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2016 for £407,500.

How Does 8, Paddock Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 70/100, this LEIGH-ON-SEA property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1143 are approximately £657 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 159m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 4.3 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: £321/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 8 Apr 2016

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Property Information

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Full Address

8, Paddock Close

SS9 5QP

LEIGH-ON-SEA

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

159.0

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

70 / 100

Potential: 81

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CO₂ Emissions

4.3 tonnes/year

27 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

169 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

8 Apr 2016

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. The SS9 postcode district contains over 16200 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£407,500

22 July 2016

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£809.0/yr

Save £56/yr

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Hot Water

£151.0/yr

Save £60/yr

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Lighting

0.0% low energy

£183.0/yr

Save £92/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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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

No low energy lighting

Very Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Edwards Hall Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awaySS9 5AQ
?Not yet rated

Eastwood Primary School & Nursery

Primary
📍0.5 miles awaySS9 5UT

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

The Eastwood Academy

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awaySS9 5UU

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Outstanding

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

St Thomas More High School

Secondary
📍1.3 miles awaySS0 0BW

Last inspected: Apr 2018

Good

Westcliff High School for Girls

Secondary
📍1.4 miles awaySS0 0BS
?Not yet rated

Westcliff High School for Boys Academy

Secondary
📍1.4 miles awaySS0 0BP
?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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