What kind of home is 5 Denys Drive, SS14 3LR?

5 Denys Drive, SS14 3LR is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Denys Drive, SS14 3LR?

5 Denys Drive, SS14 3LR last sold for £345,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £225,000 in January 2024. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Denys Drive, SS14 3LR?

The current EPC rating for 5 Denys Drive, SS14 3LR is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Denys Drive, SS14 3LR?

5 Denys Drive, SS14 3LR has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SS14 3LR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Denys Drive, SS14 3LR use?

The latest EPC at 5 Denys Drive, SS14 3LR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Denys Drive, SS14 3LR?

5 Denys Drive, SS14 3LR is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Denys Drive, SS14 3LR in?

5 Denys Drive, SS14 3LR sits in Basildon. It falls within the SS14 postcode district in Essex.

Is 5 Denys Drive, SS14 3LR in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Denys Drive, SS14 3LR 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 5 Denys Drive, SS14 3LR?

The closest primary school to 5 Denys Drive, SS14 3LR is Whitmore Primary School and Nursery (542m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Basildon Lower Academy (1.1km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Denys Drive, SS14 3LR?

The closest bus stop to 5 Denys Drive, SS14 3LR is Barrington Gardens, 86m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Denys Drive, Basildon, SS14 3LR

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Denys Drive

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

5 Denys Drive is a mid-terrace house in Basildon (SS14 3LR). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in August 2023 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 2024–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 53.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£433/sq ft) was about 127.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £345,000 in August 2024.

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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)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 March 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Aug 2023

EPC improved fromD58toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Denys Drive, Basildon, SS14 3LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Denys Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

Latest sale on 5 Denys Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£354,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 53.3% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2024)

£345,000

Growth on file: 53.3% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

22 August 2024Most recent
£345,000
+53.3%over 7 months
24 January 2024
£225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS14 3LR: £320,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in SS14 3LR

On the street

Versus other Denys Drive homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Denys Drive is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,662

Street avg £3,015

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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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1 Denys Drive

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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

0.1 km

Barrington Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Whitmore Primary School and Nursery. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SS14 3LR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS14 3LR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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