What type of property is 20 Bell Close, SS15 5NG?

20 Bell Close, SS15 5NG is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 20 Bell Close, SS15 5NG last change hands?

20 Bell Close, SS15 5NG last sold for £189,000 in February 2008, around 18 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Bell Close, SS15 5NG?

The current EPC rating for 20 Bell Close, SS15 5NG is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Bell Close, SS15 5NG?

20 Bell Close, SS15 5NG has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Bell Close, SS15 5NG heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Bell Close, SS15 5NG records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Bell Close, SS15 5NG?

20 Bell Close, SS15 5NG is in council tax band C.

Where is 20 Bell Close, SS15 5NG located?

20 Bell Close, SS15 5NG sits in Laindon, Basildon, Basildon. It falls within the SS15 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 20 Bell Close, SS15 5NG?

Police records around 20 Bell Close, SS15 5NG 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 20 Bell Close, SS15 5NG?

The closest primary school to 20 Bell Close, SS15 5NG is The Phoenix Primary School (240m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The James Hornsby School (139m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Bell Close, SS15 5NG?

The closest bus stop to 20 Bell Close, SS15 5NG is Leinster Road, 290m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Bell Close, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 5NG

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 02

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 20 Bell Close

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

20 Bell Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Laindon, Basildon, Basildon (SS15 5NG). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. At 61 m² this is the 9th smallest of 18 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 56–126 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since February 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £233,000 is 23.3% above the 2008 sale price.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 April 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Jan 2013

EPC improved fromC75toD68

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Bell Close, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 5NG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Bell 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.

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

Current estimate

£233,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2008)

£189,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 February 2008Most recent
£189,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS15 5NG: £227,000 (2022–2019).

Nearby sales in SS15 5NG

On the street

Versus other Bell Close homes

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

20 Bell Close is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£3,098

Street avg £3,357

Below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 61 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

£240k

1 Abbey Path, Laindon

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1 Bretons

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1 Beeston Courts

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Barnaby Way, Laindon

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1 bed1 bath

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1 Bell Close, Laindon

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1 Byrd Court

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Abbots Court

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3 bed1 bath

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

0.3 km

Leinster Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

The James Hornsby School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SS15 5NG 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 5NG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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