What kind of home is 18 Chittock Mead, SS14 1RW?

18 Chittock Mead, SS14 1RW is a semi-detached house.

When did 18 Chittock Mead, SS14 1RW last change hands?

18 Chittock Mead, SS14 1RW last sold for £163,000 in February 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £35,360 in September 2000, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Chittock Mead, SS14 1RW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2000 and February 2012, 18 Chittock Mead, SS14 1RW rose from £35,360 to £163,000, a change of £127,640. That works out to roughly +14.3% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Chittock Mead, SS14 1RW have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Chittock Mead, SS14 1RW is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Chittock Mead, SS14 1RW?

18 Chittock Mead, SS14 1RW has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (1,389 sq ft). That makes it about 78% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SS14 1RW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Chittock Mead, SS14 1RW use?

The latest EPC at 18 Chittock Mead, SS14 1RW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Chittock Mead, SS14 1RW?

18 Chittock Mead, SS14 1RW is in council tax band C.

Which area is 18 Chittock Mead, SS14 1RW in?

18 Chittock Mead, SS14 1RW sits in Basildon. It falls within the SS14 postcode district in Essex.

Is 18 Chittock Mead, SS14 1RW in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Chittock Mead, SS14 1RW show an average of 319 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 18 Chittock Mead, SS14 1RW?

The closest primary school to 18 Chittock Mead, SS14 1RW is Greensted Primary School & Nursery (495m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Basildon Lower Academy (411m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 18 Chittock Mead, SS14 1RW?

The closest bus stop to 18 Chittock Mead, SS14 1RW is Stacey's Corner, 89m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Chittock Mead, Basildon, SS14 1RW

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

129 m²

1389 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 18 Chittock Mead

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

18 Chittock Mead is a semi-detached house in Basildon (SS14 1RW). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 129 m² the property is well over the postcode median (73 m² across 22 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). Across 2000–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £394,000 sits 141.7% above the 2012 sale of £163,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£117/sq ft) was about 26.7% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in February 2012.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Feb 2012

EPC improved fromD55toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

41%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Chittock Mead, Basildon, SS14 1RW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Chittock Mead has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Price for 18 Chittock Mead has grown more than fourfold since the 2000 starting point.

Current estimate

£394,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.3% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£163,000

Growth on file: 14.3% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

27 February 2012Most recent
£163,000
+361.0%over 11 years
24 September 2000
£35,360

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS14 1RW: £280,000 (2025–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Chittock Mead homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

18 Chittock Mead outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,264

Street avg £2,473

Below

Floor Area

129 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par

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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.

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Crime

319/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Stacey's Corner — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

The Basildon Lower Academy. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS14 1RW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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