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Flat 2, Highbanks, 155 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2HZ

UPRN:10093160179Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt 2012-2021
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: D (61)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-10T04:00:02.165873+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:35:51.602566+00:00)EPC· 1mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-01T13:54:33.277646+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
Flat 2, Highbanks, 155 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2HZ

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£190,000
£181k - £200kHigh
Estimate
£190k
Range
£181k – £200k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,200
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,200
Yield
7.58%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 2 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 58/100. Investment score 64/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (89/100). 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
58/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
64/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
98/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
89/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 29Bike 58
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£190,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,200
Gross Yield7.58%
1y Growth-1.0%
3y Growth+3.0%
5y Growth+3.0%
10y Growth+4.1%
Last Sold Price£150,000 (2016-07-25)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0SS1 2HZ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01426/CLE
    Use outbuilding as storage and home office incidental to main dwelling (certificate of lawful development - existing)
    Pending
  • 26/01414/AD
    Application for approval of details pursuant to condition 10 (site remediation scheme and risk assessment) of planning permission 25/00191/FUL dated 19/06/2025
    Pending
  • 26/01384/AD
    Application for Approval of Details pursuant to condition 08 (Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Measures) of planning permission 26/00412/FUL dated 27.05.2026
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership51.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining114 yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2016-07-25
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
20 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,594
Population Density-
Owner Occupied35%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 67%65+ 15%

Schools Nearby

  • Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
    0.2 mi
    GoodConcerns
  • Bournemouth Park Academy
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
    0.5 mi
    -

2 of 8 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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