What type of property is 4 Downey Close, SS14 2NF?

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

When did 4 Downey Close, SS14 2NF last change hands?

4 Downey Close, SS14 2NF last sold for £290,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £120,000 in August 2012, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Downey Close, SS14 2NF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2012 and February 2024, 4 Downey Close, SS14 2NF rose from £120,000 to £290,000, a change of £170,000. That works out to roughly +8% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Downey Close, SS14 2NF have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Downey Close, SS14 2NF is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Downey Close, SS14 2NF?

4 Downey Close, SS14 2NF has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Downey Close, SS14 2NF heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Downey Close, SS14 2NF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Downey Close, SS14 2NF?

4 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 4 Downey Close, SS14 2NF located?

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

Is 4 Downey Close, SS14 2NF in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Downey Close, SS14 2NF show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 54% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (400% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 Downey Close, SS14 2NF?

The closest primary school to 4 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 4 Downey Close, SS14 2NF?

The closest bus stop to 4 Downey Close, SS14 2NF is The Upway, 194m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 1.2km away.

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4 Downey Close, Basildon, SS14 2NF

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Downey Close

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

4 Downey Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Basildon (SS14 2NF). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Across 2012–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£281/sq ft) was about 59.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £290,000 in February 2024.

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
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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 4)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2016from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromE49toD67

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

73%18%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2023from Oct 2016

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

18%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2024from Sept 2023

EPC improved fromD63toC74

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Downey Close, Basildon, SS14 2NF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Downey Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

7applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 4 Downey Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£307,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.0% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£290,000

Growth on file: 8.0% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

19 February 2024Most recent
£290,000
+141.7%over 11 years
14 August 2012
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS14 2NF: £278,000 (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.

4 Downey Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,021

Street avg £2,446

Strongly above

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising 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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Common questions

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