What type of property is 1 High Road, SS16 4LY?

1 High Road, SS16 4LY is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 1 High Road, SS16 4LY?

The current EPC rating for 1 High Road, SS16 4LY is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2025 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 High Road, SS16 4LY?

1 High Road, SS16 4LY has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft). That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SS16 4LY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 High Road, SS16 4LY heated?

The latest EPC at 1 High Road, SS16 4LY records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 High Road, SS16 4LY?

1 High Road, SS16 4LY 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 1 High Road, SS16 4LY located?

1 High Road, SS16 4LY sits in Vange, Basildon, Basildon. It falls within the SS16 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 1 High Road, SS16 4LY?

Police records around 1 High Road, SS16 4LY 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 1 High Road, SS16 4LY?

The closest primary school to 1 High Road, SS16 4LY is Maple Grove Primary School (503m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Basildon Upper Academy (918m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 High Road, SS16 4LY?

The closest bus stop to 1 High Road, SS16 4LY is Chestnut Road, 62m away. The nearest rail option is Pitsea Rail Station, 785m away.

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1 High Road, Vange, Basildon, SS16 4LY

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 1 High Road

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

1 High Road is an end-of-terrace house in Vange, Basildon, Basildon (SS16 4LY). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2025 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 68 m² it's 15% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (80 m² median across 16 EPCs).

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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.

1 High Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from May 2025

EPC improved fromE46toC72

Hot Water

Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (35 kWp) installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 High Road, Vange, Basildon, SS16 4LY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 High Road 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.

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

Current estimate

£240,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS16 4LY: £280,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SS16 4LY

On the street

Versus other High Road homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 1 High Road stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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.

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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

10/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Chestnut Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Maple Grove Primary School. 21 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 4LY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS16 4LY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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