What type of property is 4 Latimer Drive, SS15 4AD?

4 Latimer Drive, SS15 4AD is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 4 Latimer Drive, SS15 4AD last change hands?

4 Latimer Drive, SS15 4AD last sold for £490,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £395,000 in May 2018, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Latimer Drive, SS15 4AD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2018 and July 2023, 4 Latimer Drive, SS15 4AD rose from £395,000 to £490,000, a change of £95,000. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Latimer Drive, SS15 4AD have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Latimer Drive, SS15 4AD is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Latimer Drive, SS15 4AD?

4 Latimer Drive, SS15 4AD has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (1,249 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SS15 4AD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Latimer Drive, SS15 4AD heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Latimer Drive, SS15 4AD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 4 Latimer Drive, SS15 4AD had any planning applications?

4 Latimer Drive, SS15 4AD has council approval for side and rear extension granted in May 2019 under ref. 19/00479/FULL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 4 Latimer Drive, SS15 4AD?

4 Latimer Drive, SS15 4AD is in council tax band E.

Where is 4 Latimer Drive, SS15 4AD located?

4 Latimer Drive, SS15 4AD sits in Basildon. It falls within the SS15 postcode district in Essex.

Is 4 Latimer Drive, SS15 4AD in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Latimer Drive, SS15 4AD show an average of 181 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 Latimer Drive, SS15 4AD?

The closest primary school to 4 Latimer Drive, SS15 4AD is Millhouse Primary School (814m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The James Hornsby School (1.4km).

How well connected is 4 Latimer Drive, SS15 4AD?

The closest bus stop to 4 Latimer Drive, SS15 4AD is Steeple View, 189m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

4 Latimer Drive, Basildon, SS15 4AD

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

116 m²

1249 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Get directions

Overview

About 4 Latimer Drive

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

4 Latimer Drive is a three-bedroom detached house in Basildon (SS15 4AD). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2019. Past consents include an extension and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 116 m² it's 28.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (90 m² median across 22 EPCs). Across 2018–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£392/sq ft) was about 72.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2023 at £490,000.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Latimer Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

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)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 October 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromD60toC72

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

50%82%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,085 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Latimer Drive, Basildon, SS15 4AD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 4 Latimer Drive, Basildon, SS15 4AD

1decisions1extensions4documents

May 2019
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Single storey side/rear extension and part garage conversion.
Extension
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
19/00479/FULL
Full record in report

Unlock 4 Latimer Drive, Basildon, SS15 4AD's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
All 1 application on this property in full
The 4 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

4 Latimer Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£537,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 5 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2023)

£490,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

2 July 2023Most recent
£490,000
+24.1%over 5 years
20 May 2018
£395,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS15 4AD: £348,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in SS15 4AD

On the street

Versus other Latimer Drive homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Latimer Drive is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,224

Street avg £3,720

Above

Floor Area

116 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Latimer Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£540k

1 Kimberley Drive

SS15 4DU

3 bed1 bath

£508k

1 Handleys Chase, Laindon

SS15 4JB

3 bed2 bath

£425k

1 High Road North, Laindon

SS15 4DH

3 bed

£415k

1 Kings Crescent

SS15 4AW

3 bed1 bath

£373k

1 Chaplin Close

SS15 4EJ

3 bed

£369k

1 Fawcett Drive, Laindon

SS15 4HX

3 bed

£363k

1 Cypress Close, Laindon

SS15 4BF

3 bed

£524k

1 Aylesbury Mews

SS15 4JZ

4 bed

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

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Steeple View — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Millhouse Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 SS15 4AD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS15 4AD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Latimer Drive, Basildon, SS15 4AD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.