What type of property is 2 Highland Avenue, SS16 4DW?

2 Highland Avenue, SS16 4DW is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 Highland Avenue, SS16 4DW last change hands?

2 Highland Avenue, SS16 4DW last sold for £440,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £227,000 in March 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Highland Avenue, SS16 4DW changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 2006 and August 2023, 2 Highland Avenue, SS16 4DW rose from £227,000 to £440,000, a change of £213,000. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Highland Avenue, SS16 4DW have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Highland Avenue, SS16 4DW is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Highland Avenue, SS16 4DW?

2 Highland Avenue, SS16 4DW has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (1,259 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Highland Avenue, SS16 4DW heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Highland Avenue, SS16 4DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Highland Avenue, SS16 4DW?

2 Highland Avenue, SS16 4DW is in council tax band D.

Where is 2 Highland Avenue, SS16 4DW located?

2 Highland Avenue, SS16 4DW sits in Basildon. It falls within the SS16 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 2 Highland Avenue, SS16 4DW?

Police records around 2 Highland Avenue, SS16 4DW show an average of 10 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 57% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (12% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Highland Avenue, SS16 4DW?

The closest primary school to 2 Highland Avenue, SS16 4DW is Cherry Tree Primary School (314m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Basildon Lower Academy (1.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Highland Avenue, SS16 4DW?

The closest bus stop to 2 Highland Avenue, SS16 4DW is Vange Hill Drive, 188m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Highland Avenue, Basildon, SS16 4DW

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

117 m²

1259 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Highland Avenue

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

2 Highland Avenue is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Basildon (SS16 4DW). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2006–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£349/sq ft) was about 48% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £440,000 in August 2023.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

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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)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromE46toC69

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

35%76%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Highland Avenue, Basildon, SS16 4DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Highland Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

2 Highland Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£440,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£440,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

22 August 2023Most recent
£440,000
+93.8%over 13 years
22 April 2010
£227,000
30 March 2006
£227,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in SS16 4DW: £279,998 (2023–2004).

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

10/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Vange Hill Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Cherry Tree Primary School. 24 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 SS16 4DW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS16 4DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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