What kind of home is 1a, Basildon Drive, SS15 5QN?

1a, Basildon Drive, SS15 5QN is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 1a, Basildon Drive, SS15 5QN sell for?

1a, Basildon Drive, SS15 5QN last sold for £175,000 in March 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1a, Basildon Drive, SS15 5QN?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Basildon Drive, SS15 5QN is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Basildon Drive, SS15 5QN?

1a, Basildon Drive, SS15 5QN has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SS15 5QN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Basildon Drive, SS15 5QN use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Basildon Drive, SS15 5QN records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, Basildon Drive, SS15 5QN?

1a, Basildon Drive, SS15 5QN is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1a, Basildon Drive, SS15 5QN in?

1a, Basildon Drive, SS15 5QN sits in Basildon. It falls within the SS15 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 1a, Basildon Drive, SS15 5QN?

Police records around 1a, Basildon Drive, SS15 5QN 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.

What schools are near 1a, Basildon Drive, SS15 5QN?

The closest primary school to 1a, Basildon Drive, SS15 5QN is Millhouse Primary School (221m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The James Hornsby School (417m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1a, Basildon Drive, SS15 5QN?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Basildon Drive, SS15 5QN is Basildon Drive, 148m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Basildon Drive, Basildon, SS15 5QN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Basildon (SS15 5QN). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include a balcony and a conservatory.

Held since March 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £353,000 sits 101.7% above the 2005 sale of £175,000. At 61 m² it's 15.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (72 m² median across 19 EPCs).

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
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
BalconyYes

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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

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 February 2032

5 years remaining

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Basildon Drive, Basildon, SS15 5QN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

1a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£353,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£175,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 March 2005Most recent
£175,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS15 5QN: £355,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SS15 5QN

On the street

Versus other Basildon Drive homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,869

Street avg £4,336

Below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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.

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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.

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Crime

181/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Basildon Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Millhouse Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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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 5QN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS15 5QN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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