157, Western Approaches, SS2 6XZ

157 Western Approaches is a 56 m² / 603 sq ft semi-detached home in Southend-On-Sea. It sold for £74,250 in July 2000. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £315k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £183k to £254k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 22 September 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Jul 2000 £74,250 10.7% 9.4%
May 1998 £59,995 na na
Internal area
56 square metres (603 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £1,325 per square metre (£123 per square foot) in Jul 2000. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £5,620 per square metre (£522 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jul 2000 £74,250 £1,326 £314,712 £5,620
May 1998 £59,995 £1,071 £334,008 £5,964

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 56 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £314,712. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Southend-On-Sea are now selling for between £3,270 and £4,530 per square metre (£303 and £420 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 56 m², this implies a valuation between £183,000 and £254,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi-detached
Council tax band
C
Plot size
270 square metres (2,906 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
EPC Inspections
Summary:
30 April 2026 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Semi-Detached House , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1967 to 1975
Area:
56 sqm (603 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

157 Western Approaches is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £314,712.
  • Based on an internal area of 56 m² and recent prices in Southend-On-Sea, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £183,000 to £254,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 157 Western Approaches last sold for £74,250 in July 2000.

HouseMetric shows 157 Western Approaches as 56 m² (603 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 3 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is C, from an inspection dated 30 April 2026. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 157 Western Approaches was in council tax band C. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

157 Western Approaches is in postcode SS2 6XZ, in Southend-On-Sea. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Western Approaches, SS2 6XZ or analysis of the Southend-On-Sea property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 22 September 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.