What kind of home is 12 Downey Close, SS14 2NF?

12 Downey Close, SS14 2NF is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 12 Downey Close, SS14 2NF sell for?

12 Downey Close, SS14 2NF last sold for £278,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Downey Close, SS14 2NF have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Downey Close, SS14 2NF is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Downey Close, SS14 2NF?

12 Downey Close, SS14 2NF has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Downey Close, SS14 2NF use?

The latest EPC at 12 Downey Close, SS14 2NF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Downey Close, SS14 2NF?

12 Downey Close, SS14 2NF is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 12 Downey Close, SS14 2NF in?

12 Downey Close, SS14 2NF sits in Basildon. It falls within the SS14 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 12 Downey Close, SS14 2NF?

Police records around 12 Downey Close, SS14 2NF 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 12 Downey Close, SS14 2NF?

The closest primary school to 12 Downey Close, SS14 2NF is Fairhouse Community Primary School (466m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is De La Salle School (595m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Downey Close, SS14 2NF?

The closest bus stop to 12 Downey Close, SS14 2NF is The Upway, 194m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 1.2km away.

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12 Downey Close, Basildon, SS14 2NF

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 12 Downey Close

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

12 Downey Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Basildon (SS14 2NF). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £333,000 is 19.8% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£287/sq ft) was about 63.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £278,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 November 2032

6 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Downey Close, Basildon, SS14 2NF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Downey 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.

12 Downey Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£333,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£278,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 September 2023Most recent
£278,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS14 2NF: £285,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in SS14 2NF

On the street

Versus other Downey Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 12 Downey Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,089

Street avg £2,660

Strongly above

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Bonnygate

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1 Blake Avenue

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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 Upway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Fairhouse Community Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS14 2NF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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