What type of property is 1 Emerald Court, Southernhay Close, SS14 1FS?

1 Emerald Court, Southernhay Close, SS14 1FS is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Emerald Court, Southernhay Close, SS14 1FS?

1 Emerald Court, Southernhay Close, SS14 1FS last sold for £156,000 in January 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £159,995 in June 2011, so prices have been flat over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Emerald Court, Southernhay Close, SS14 1FS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2011 and January 2014, 1 Emerald Court, Southernhay Close, SS14 1FS fell from £159,995 to £156,000, a change of £3,995. That works out to roughly -1% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Emerald Court, Southernhay Close, SS14 1FS have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Emerald Court, Southernhay Close, SS14 1FS is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Emerald Court, Southernhay Close, SS14 1FS?

1 Emerald Court, Southernhay Close, SS14 1FS has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Emerald Court, Southernhay Close, SS14 1FS heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Emerald Court, Southernhay Close, SS14 1FS records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Emerald Court, Southernhay Close, SS14 1FS?

1 Emerald Court, Southernhay Close, SS14 1FS is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Emerald Court, Southernhay Close, SS14 1FS located?

1 Emerald Court, Southernhay Close, SS14 1FS sits in Basildon. It falls within the SS14 postcode district in Essex.

Is 1 Emerald Court, Southernhay Close, SS14 1FS in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Emerald Court, Southernhay Close, SS14 1FS show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 54% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (400% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Emerald Court, Southernhay Close, SS14 1FS?

The closest primary school to 1 Emerald Court, Southernhay Close, SS14 1FS is Ghyllgrove Primary School (498m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is De La Salle School (881m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Emerald Court, Southernhay Close, SS14 1FS?

The closest bus stop to 1 Emerald Court, Southernhay Close, SS14 1FS is George Hurd Centre, 175m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 498m away.

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1 Emerald Court, Southernhay Close, Basildon, SS14 1FS

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Emerald Court

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1 Emerald Court is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Basildon (SS14 1FS). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. On the market in January 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. Across 2011–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at -1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £220,000 is 41% above the 2014 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

Heating systemElectric
ConciergeYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Emerald Court sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2021

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from May 2011

EPC improved fromC70toD65

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

6%82%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Emerald Court, Southernhay Close, Basildon, SS14 1FS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Emerald Court has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

13applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Emerald Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£220,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.0% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£156,000

Growth on file: -1.0% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

21 January 2014Most recent
£156,000
-2.5%over 2 years
15 June 2011
£159,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS14 1FS: £215,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in SS14 1FS

On the street

Versus other Southernhay Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Emerald Court is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,516

Street avg £3,227

Strongly below

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Basildon district page.

Full Basildon report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

George Hurd Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Ghyllgrove Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SS14 1FS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS14 1FS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

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60 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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