What type of property is 23 Bostocke Close, SS15 5ET?

23 Bostocke Close, SS15 5ET is a semi-detached house.

When did 23 Bostocke Close, SS15 5ET last change hands?

23 Bostocke Close, SS15 5ET last sold for £97,000 in July 2004, around 22 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £32,000 in April 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 23 Bostocke Close, SS15 5ET appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 2000 and July 2004, 23 Bostocke Close, SS15 5ET rose from £32,000 to £97,000, a change of £65,000. That works out to roughly +29.3% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Bostocke Close, SS15 5ET?

The current EPC rating for 23 Bostocke Close, SS15 5ET is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 Bostocke Close, SS15 5ET?

23 Bostocke Close, SS15 5ET has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SS15 5ET. Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 Bostocke Close, SS15 5ET heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Bostocke Close, SS15 5ET records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 23 Bostocke Close, SS15 5ET?

23 Bostocke Close, SS15 5ET 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 23 Bostocke Close, SS15 5ET located?

23 Bostocke Close, SS15 5ET sits in Laindon, Basildon, Basildon. It falls within the SS15 postcode district in Essex.

Is 23 Bostocke Close, SS15 5ET in a safe area?

Police records around 23 Bostocke Close, SS15 5ET show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 23 Bostocke Close, SS15 5ET?

The closest primary school to 23 Bostocke Close, SS15 5ET is Janet Duke Primary School (595m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The James Hornsby School (964m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 23 Bostocke Close, SS15 5ET?

The closest bus stop to 23 Bostocke Close, SS15 5ET is Amanda Close, 231m away. The nearest rail option is Laindon Rail Station, 675m away.

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23 Bostocke Close, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 5ET

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 23 Bostocke Close

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

23 Bostocke Close is a semi-detached house in Laindon, Basildon, Basildon (SS15 5ET). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in December 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in July 2004. Across 2000–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 29.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £281,000 sits 189.7% above the 2004 sale of £97,000.

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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)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Dec 2013

EPC improved fromD65toC73

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Bostocke Close, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 5ET, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Bostocke Close has no planning applications on record.

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.

23 Bostocke Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£281,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 29.3% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£97,000

Growth on file: 29.3% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

29 July 2004Most recent
£97,000
+76.4%over 3 years
6 November 2000
£55,000
+71.9%over 7 months
4 April 2000
£32,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS15 5ET: £235,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in SS15 5ET

On the street

Versus other Bostocke Close homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 23 Bostocke Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,260

Street avg £1,801

Below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.1 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.

£288k

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SS15 5GR

2 bed1 bath

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1 Baker Close

SS15 5FN

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1 Bretons

SS15 5BY

2 bed

£311k

1 Boytons

SS15 5HS

£248k

1 Abbey Path, Laindon

SS15 5NN

2 bed1 bath

£320k

1 Ballards Walk

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£330k

1 Amberden

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Amanda Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Janet Duke Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SS15 5ET from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS15 5ET

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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