What kind of home is 8 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH?

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

When did 8 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH last change hands?

8 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH last sold for £262,000 in July 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £180,000 in October 2012, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2012 and July 2016, 8 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH rose from £180,000 to £262,000, a change of £82,000. That works out to roughly +10.5% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH?

The current EPC rating for 8 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in August 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH?

8 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SS14 2FH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH use?

The latest EPC at 8 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH?

8 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH in?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH?

Police records around 8 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH 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 8 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH?

The closest primary school to 8 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.

How well connected is 8 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH?

The closest bus stop to 8 Elmbrook Close, SS14 2FH is The Hatherley, 208m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Elmbrook Close, Basildon, SS14 2FH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Elmbrook Close

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

8 Elmbrook Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Basildon (SS14 2FH). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft) and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2015) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). The latest certificate is from August 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2012–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £329,000 is 25.6% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£358/sq ft) was about 49.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in July 2016. At 68 m² it's 19% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (84 m² median across 28 EPCs).

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
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 29 Aug 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2015

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 29 August 2025

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Elmbrook Close, Basildon, SS14 2FH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Elmbrook Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 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.

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

Current estimate

£329,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.5% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£262,000

Growth on file: 10.5% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

21 July 2016Most recent
£262,000
+45.6%over 3 years
14 October 2012
£180,000

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.

On epc rating, 8 Elmbrook Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,853

Street avg £2,977

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Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 91 m²

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Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

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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.

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Crime

319/mo

Falling 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

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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Common questions

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