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1 Carol Close, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 5BP

Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
82 m²
883 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 1 Carol Close

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

1 Carol Close is an end-of-terrace house in Laindon, Basildon, Basildon (SS15 5BP). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 5 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Carol Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Nov 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2012from Nov 2008
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
22%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2013from Sept 2012
EPC improved fromD65toC70
Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Apr 2014from Mar 2013
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%30%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2023from Apr 2014
EPC improved fromC71toD68
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
30%56%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Carol Close, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 5BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Carol Close has no planning applications on record.

5

But the area is active

5 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.

1 Carol Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£325,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other Carol Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Carol Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 74 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Carol Close

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£330k

1 Amberden

SS15 5DY

£320k

1 Ballards Walk

SS15 5HL

£333k

1 Boult Road

SS15 5RQ

£335k

1 Arabis Place

SS15 5WX

£311k

1 Boytons

SS15 5HS

£345k

1 Basildon Drive

SS15 5QN

£348k

1 Buckingham Road, Laindon

SS15 5YF

£349k

1 Armada Close

SS15 5GP

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

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Leinster Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The James Hornsby School. 18 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 5BP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SS15 5BP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SS15 5BP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

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 1 Carol Close, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 5BP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.