What type of property is 18 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH?

18 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 18 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH last change hands?

18 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH last sold for £207,000 in December 2012, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 18 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH?

The current EPC rating for 18 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in July 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH?

18 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (1,044 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SS14 2FH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 18 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH?

18 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in April 2016 under ref. 16/00082/FULL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 18 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH?

18 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH is in council tax band D.

Where is 18 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH located?

18 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH sits in Basildon. It falls within the SS14 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 18 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH?

Police records around 18 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH 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 18 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH?

The closest primary school to 18 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH is The Willows Primary School (104m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is De La Salle School (487m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 18 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH?

The closest bus stop to 18 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH is The Hatherley, 208m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Elmbrook Close, Basildon, SS14 2FH

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

97 m²

1044 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Elmbrook Close

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

18 Elmbrook Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Basildon (SS14 2FH). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012-2021 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (July 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Today's modelled estimate of £380,000 sits 83.6% above the 2012 sale of £207,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£198/sq ft) was about 18% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2016. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 97 m² it's 15.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (84 m² median across 28 EPCs). On the market in December 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemAir source
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Jul 2012

EPC improved fromB81toC77

Low Energy Lighting

12%84%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Elmbrook Close, Basildon, SS14 2FH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Elmbrook Close has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

Apr 2016
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension
Agent
Your Vision Project Management
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
16/00082/FULL
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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.

18 Elmbrook Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£380,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£207,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 December 2012Most recent
£207,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS14 2FH: £370,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in SS14 2FH

On the street

Versus other Elmbrook Close homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

18 Elmbrook Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,134

Street avg £3,038

Strongly below

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

On par

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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Hatherley — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

The Willows Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SS14 2FH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS14 2FH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low

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60 dB

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