What kind of home is 3 Downey Close, SS14 2NF?

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

When did 3 Downey Close, SS14 2NF last change hands?

3 Downey Close, SS14 2NF last sold for £246,000 in January 2017, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £125,500 in January 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Downey Close, SS14 2NF changed over time?

Across 3 sales between January 2005 and January 2017, 3 Downey Close, SS14 2NF rose from £125,500 to £246,000, a change of £120,500. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Downey Close, SS14 2NF?

The current EPC rating for 3 Downey Close, SS14 2NF is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in September 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Downey Close, SS14 2NF?

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

What heating system does 3 Downey Close, SS14 2NF use?

The latest EPC at 3 Downey Close, SS14 2NF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Downey Close, SS14 2NF?

3 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 3 Downey Close, SS14 2NF in?

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

Is 3 Downey Close, SS14 2NF in a safe area?

Police records around 3 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 3 Downey Close, SS14 2NF?

The closest primary school to 3 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 3 Downey Close, SS14 2NF?

The closest bus stop to 3 Downey Close, SS14 2NF is The Upway, 194m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 1.2km away.

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3 Downey Close, Basildon, SS14 2NF

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Downey Close

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

3 Downey Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Basildon (SS14 2NF). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2016) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2015. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Across 2005–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £324,000 is 31.7% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£251/sq ft) was about 43.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in January 2017.

Specifications

What this property has

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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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Sept 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2016

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 4 September 2026

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Downey Close, Basildon, SS14 2NF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

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

Current estimate

£324,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£246,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

12 January 2017Most recent
£246,000
+40.6%over 1 year
29 March 2015
£175,000
+39.4%over 10 years
21 January 2005
£125,500

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.

Habitable Rooms for 3 Downey Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,703

Street avg £2,687

On par

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 93 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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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 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

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80 dB

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Common questions

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