What type of property is 2 Downey Close, SS14 2NF?

2 Downey Close, SS14 2NF is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

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

2 Downey Close, SS14 2NF last sold for £257,000 in September 2025. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in February 2008, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Downey Close, SS14 2NF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2008 and September 2025, 2 Downey Close, SS14 2NF rose from £125,000 to £257,000, a change of £132,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for 2 Downey Close, SS14 2NF is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in November 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Downey Close, SS14 2NF?

2 Downey Close, SS14 2NF has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Downey Close, SS14 2NF heated?

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

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

2 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.

Where is 2 Downey Close, SS14 2NF located?

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

Is 2 Downey Close, SS14 2NF in a safe area?

Police records around 2 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.

Which schools serve 2 Downey Close, SS14 2NF?

The closest primary school to 2 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.

How well connected is 2 Downey Close, SS14 2NF?

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

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2 Downey Close, Basildon, SS14 2NF

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Downey Close

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

2 Downey Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Basildon (SS14 2NF). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

A recent sale: £257,000 in September 2025. Across 2008–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £302,000 is 17.5% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£262/sq ft) was about 48.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas

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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 2020

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 November 2030

4 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

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

2 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.

2 Downey Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2008.

Current estimate

£302,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£257,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

21 September 2025Most recent
£257,000
+105.6%over 17 years
28 February 2008
£125,000

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.

On years held, 2 Downey Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,824

Street avg £2,678

On par

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 93 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 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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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

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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