51 THORNFORD GARDENS
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA SS2 6PX
POA
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Last sold
£272,000 May 2017
Local average
£358,206 (-21.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (27,434 of 33,755)
Street crime
219 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- 27'1 x 11' OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/DINER - ORIGINALLY A LOUNGE AND A THIRD BEDROOM AND EASILY CONVERTED BACK
- 20' x 7'6 KITCHEN
- 55' WEST FACING GARDEN
- DETACHED GARAGE
- 2/3 BEDROOMS
- WET ROOM / W.C
- VERY CONVENIENT LOCATION
- WALKING DISTANCE OF SHOPS, AIRPORT AND STATION
- EARLY VACANT POSSESSION
- SOME IMROVEMENTS REQUIRED
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
* 2/3 BEDROOMS * 27'1 x 11' OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/DINER * 20' x 7'6 KITCHEN * WET ROOM / W.C * 55' WEST FACING GARDEN * DETACHED GARAGE * VERY CONVENIENT LOCATION * WALKING DISTANCE OF SHOPS AND STATION *
Double glazed entrance door and double glazed side panel window to Entrance Porch, multi glazed door to Entrance Hall, radiator, stairs to first floor cloaks cupboard.
Lounge /Diner 27'1 X 11' ( 8.25mX 3.35m )
Originally two rooms and easily converted back to provide a spacious lounge and third bedroom.
Double glazed lead light bay window to front, double glazed sliding patio doors to rear, chimney breast and fireplace, two double radiators, T.V point.
Kitchen 20' X 7'6 ( 6.1mX 2.29m )
Double glazed windows to side and rear, ceramic tiled floor, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with base cupboard under, range of kitchen units, plumbing for washing machine, built in oven and grill, separate split level four ring gas hob, radiator.
Bedroom Two 11' X 10'7 (3.35mX 3.23m )
Double glazed lead light bay window to front, understairs storage cupboard, double radiator, T.V point.
Shower / Wet Room
Double glazed window to rear, ceramic tiled walls, large shower area with curtain and rail, wall sink unit and low flushing W.C, chrome heated towel rail.
First Floor Landing. Door to bedroom one eaves access where there is a recently installed gas central heating boiler .
Bedroom One 13'7 X 10' ( 4.14mX 3.05m )
Double glazed window to rear, radiator, door to walk-in eaves / wardrobe cupboard, T.V point.
Outside
The Rear Garden measures approx. 55' and enjoys a West facing aspect. The garden part laid to lawn, with a concrete patio area to the immediate rear of the property. Storage shed, detached garage with up and over door, gate to the side way and shared driveway.
Front Garden.
The front garden has plenty of space to provide off street parking for two cars if required.
Listed by
Leigh-on-Sea
Town & Country Estate Agency
Reference: 64752467
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
EPC Graphs
EPC 1
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #12478660
Property Details
Street: 51 Thornford Gardens
Town: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode: SS2 6PX
Installation Details
Items: 7 windows and 3 doors
Certificate Issued: 07/08/2017
Work Completed: 30/06/2017
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 19/05/2017 (9 years ago) | £272,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 THORNFORD GARDENS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6PY | £330,000 | 07/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 84 KEITH WAY, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6SQ | £420,000 | 03/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 96 MANNERS WAY, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6PZ | £407,000 | 03/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 167 THORNFORD GARDENS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6PX | £420,000 | 27/06/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 89 THORNFORD GARDENS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6PX | £315,000 | 14/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 99 THORNFORD GARDENS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6PX | £290,000 | 13/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 85 THORNFORD GARDENS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6PX | £296,000 | 26/11/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 161 THORNFORD GARDENS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6PX | £425,000 | 26/04/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 60 OAKEN GRANGE DRIVE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6RD | £390,000 | 16/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 15 MANNERS WAY, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6QW | £427,500 | 24/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 19 COLE AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6BH | £385,000 | 30/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 40 OAKEN GRANGE DRIVE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6RD | £375,000 | 19/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 36 FAIRLAWN GARDENS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6SB | £260,000 | 22/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 ARAGON CLOSE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6SF | £370,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 COLE AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6BH | £405,000 | 14/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 69 KEITH WAY, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6SG | £410,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 58 THORNFORD GARDENS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6PY | £380,000 | 04/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 44 OAKEN GRANGE DRIVE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6RD | £410,000 | 29/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 55 THORNFORD GARDENS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6PX | £250,000 | 28/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 ARAGON CLOSE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 6SF | £300,000 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
Area average: £363,275 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Southend-on-Sea. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Southend-on-Sea. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Southend-on-Sea.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Southend: £873/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Thornford Gardens | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Atmosphere | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Southend Airport | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Prittlewell | 0.8 miles |
| Hospital | Southend University Hospital | 0.9 miles |
| Hospital | Wellesley Hospital | 1.1 miles |
| University | University of Essex | 1.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 |
| Shoplifting | 50 |
| Public order | 25 |
| Other theft | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 219 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 18 Dec 2022 |
| Southend High School for Boys | Secondary | 0.7 miles | Outstanding — 10 Jul 2024 |
| Earls Hall Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 16 Jul 2018 |
| Sutton House Academy | Other | 0.9 miles | Good — 24 Apr 2024 |
| Victory Park Academy | Other | 0.9 miles | Good — 13 Jun 2024 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).