What type of property is 28 Downey Close, SS14 2NF?

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

When did 28 Downey Close, SS14 2NF last change hands?

28 Downey Close, SS14 2NF last sold for £245,000 in May 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 28 Downey Close, SS14 2NF have?

The current EPC rating for 28 Downey Close, SS14 2NF is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 28 Downey Close, SS14 2NF?

28 Downey Close, SS14 2NF has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 28 Downey Close, SS14 2NF heated?

The latest EPC at 28 Downey Close, SS14 2NF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 28 Downey Close, SS14 2NF?

28 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 28 Downey Close, SS14 2NF located?

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

How safe is the area around 28 Downey Close, SS14 2NF?

Police records around 28 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 28 Downey Close, SS14 2NF?

The closest primary school to 28 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 is the nearest station to 28 Downey Close, SS14 2NF?

The closest bus stop to 28 Downey Close, SS14 2NF is The Upway, 194m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 1.2km away.

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28 Downey Close, Basildon, SS14 2NF

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 28 Downey Close

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

28 Downey Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Basildon (SS14 2NF). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Today's modelled estimate of £334,000 is 36.3% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£247/sq ft) was about 41% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in May 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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

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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)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 June 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Feb 2016

EPC improved fromD68toC76

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Full DoubleTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Low Energy Lighting

58%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Downey Close, Basildon, SS14 2NF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28 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.

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

Current estimate

£334,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£245,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 May 2016Most recent
£245,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS14 2NF: £280,000 (2025–2023).

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 28 Downey Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,663

Street avg £2,690

On par

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 93 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

Full Basildon report

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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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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