Flat 3, Sovereign Views, 163 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2UU is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,216 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £405,900 , which equates to approximately £334 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Aug 2012 for £247,500. Since then, the value has increased by £158,400, representing a 64.0% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £405,900 is:

  • 7.0% higher than the average property price on Eastern Esplanade
  • 18.3% lower than the average in the SS1 2UU postcode area
  • and 15.0% higher than the average price for Southend-On-Sea as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 6 October 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in SS1 2UU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1216 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£405,900
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£334
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 3, Sovereign Views, 163 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2UU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Oct 2025.

This property uses a gas boiler with underfloor heating as its main heating source. It is connected to mains gas. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Aug 2010, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 78.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to below average lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Average

Compared to SS1 2UU

10 th / 15
Price Rank
18% lower than average
4 th / 14
Size Rank
25% bigger than average
14 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
35% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£405,900
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+64 %
24 Aug 2012
£247,500
Leasehold
-16.1 %
6 Jun 2008
£295,000
Leasehold
+11.3 %
7 Jan 2005
£265,000
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 20 Nov 2020
rooms: 4
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £430,000
sale date: 16 Mar 2020
rooms: 4
size: 1159 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 11 Nov 2011
rooms: 4
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £528,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2004
rooms: 4
size: 1335 sq ft
sale price: £370,000
sale date: 24 Sep 2004

Data Sources

The property at Flat 3, Sovereign Views, 163 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2UU appears three times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Aug 2012. It also has three Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 6 Oct 2025. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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