What type of property is 21 Spruce Close, SS15 4DF?

21 Spruce Close, SS15 4DF is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 21 Spruce Close, SS15 4DF last change hands?

21 Spruce Close, SS15 4DF last sold for £120,000 in March 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £105,000 in August 2003, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 21 Spruce Close, SS15 4DF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2003 and March 2007, 21 Spruce Close, SS15 4DF rose from £105,000 to £120,000, a change of £15,000. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 21 Spruce Close, SS15 4DF have?

The current EPC rating for 21 Spruce Close, SS15 4DF is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Spruce Close, SS15 4DF?

21 Spruce Close, SS15 4DF has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (452 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Spruce Close, SS15 4DF heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Spruce Close, SS15 4DF records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 21 Spruce Close, SS15 4DF?

21 Spruce Close, SS15 4DF 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 21 Spruce Close, SS15 4DF located?

21 Spruce Close, SS15 4DF sits in Laindon, Basildon, Basildon. It falls within the SS15 postcode district in Essex.

Is 21 Spruce Close, SS15 4DF in a safe area?

Police records around 21 Spruce Close, SS15 4DF 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 21 Spruce Close, SS15 4DF?

The closest primary school to 21 Spruce Close, SS15 4DF is Millhouse Primary School (706m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The James Hornsby School (1.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 21 Spruce Close, SS15 4DF?

The closest bus stop to 21 Spruce Close, SS15 4DF is Osier Drive, 61m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Spruce Close, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 4DF

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedroom

Floor area

42 m²

452 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 21 Spruce Close

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

21 Spruce Close is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Laindon, Basildon, Basildon (SS15 4DF). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since November 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in March 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2003–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £220,000 sits 83.3% above the 2007 sale of £120,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 87% of similar EPCs). 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms1
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2022

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 April 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2022from Nov 2011

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

66%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Spruce Close, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 4DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Spruce Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£220,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£120,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

19 March 2007Most recent
£120,000
+14.3%over 3 years
11 August 2003
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS15 4DF: £175,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in SS15 4DF

On the street

Versus other Spruce Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

21 Spruce Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,857

Street avg £4,437

Strongly below

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 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.

£217k

1 Fir Court, Laindon

SS15 4EY

2 bed1 bath

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1 Handleys Court, Handleys Chase, Laindon

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Bridgecote Lane

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2 bed

£363k

1 Cypress Close, Laindon

SS15 4BF

3 bed

£369k

1 Fawcett Drive, Laindon

SS15 4HX

3 bed

£373k

1 Chaplin Close

SS15 4EJ

3 bed

£415k

1 Kings Crescent

SS15 4AW

3 bed1 bath

£425k

1 High Road North, Laindon

SS15 4DH

3 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.

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Crime

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Osier Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Millhouse Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SS15 4DF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS15 4DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.8dB

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60 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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