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

Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
63 m²
678 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 5 Emerald Court

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

5 Emerald Court is a two-bedroom property in Basildon (SS14 1FS). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band C. At 63 m² this is the 9th smallest of 12 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 44–64 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2011. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Untraded for 15 years, with the last transfer in June 2011. Today's modelled estimate of £226,000 is 39.5% above the 2011 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
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • LiftYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

5 Emerald Court's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from May 2011
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
6%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Emerald Court, Southernhay Close, Basildon, SS14 1FS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Emerald Court has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

13 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

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.

On years held, 5 Emerald Court stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,571

Street avg £3,212

Strongly below

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

0.5 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Emerald Court

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

319/mo

Falling 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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for SS14 1FS

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
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Emerald Court, Southernhay Close, Basildon, SS14 1FS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.