Skip to property details

9 Howlett Heights, 478 Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 5HZ

UPRN:10024286377Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: C (76)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:55:22.814791+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T10:41:26.048100+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
9 Howlett Heights, 478 Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 5HZ

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£252,000
£240k - £265kHigh
Estimate
£252k
Range
£240k – £265k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
--
-- - --

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

9 Howlett Heights earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 82/100. Investment score 68/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is good (74/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
Continue reading
HP Score
82/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
68/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
11/ 100
Low
Walkability
74/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 11Bike 64
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£252,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)-
Gross Yield-
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.4%
5y Growth+0.8%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price£153,500 (2013-09-12)
View Market Details

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
View Full Risk Report

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0SS9 5HZ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01434/AD
    Application for approval of details pursuant to condition 04 (details of cycle and refuse/recycling bin storage) of planning permission 26/00905/PA64 dated 07.09.26
    Pending
  • 26/01415/TPO
    Remove dead limb overhanging driveway and BT cables on western tree and reduce both canopies by 2.5 to 3m and reshape from carriageway to 2no. Field Maple trees to front (Application for works to Trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order)
    Pending
  • 26/01407/CLP
    Extend existing garage to rear and convert into habitable space (certificate of lawful development - proposed)
    Pending
View Planning Timeline

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership63.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining193 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2013-09-12
  • SourceLand Registry
View Ownership Details

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
16 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
View Connectivity Map

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,594
Population Density5,092 /km²
Owner Occupied89%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 56%65+ 29%
View Area Profile

Schools Nearby

  • Edwards Hall Primary School
    0.3 mi

    Inspected as Edwards Hall Primary School (URN 134861) on 22 May 2018

  • Fairways Primary School
    0.8 mi
    Good
  • Grove Wood Primary School
    0.9 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Heycroft Primary School
    0.9 mi

    Inspected as Heycroft Primary School (URN 114789) on 9 Feb 2023

4 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

View All Schools

Comparables

View All
  • Howlett Heights, 478 Rayleigh Road
    -
    £237k
    -
  • Howlett Heights, 478 Rayleigh Road
    -
    £215k
    -
  • 510 Rayleigh Road
    -
    £500k
    -
  • 500 Rayleigh Road
    -
    £397k
    -