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19 Downs Grove, Basildon, SS16 4QL

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
105 m²
1130 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 19 Downs Grove

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

19 Downs Grove is a four-bedroom detached house in Basildon (SS16 4QL). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 105 m² the property is well over the postcode median (57 m² across 57 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1995–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £436,000 sits 78% above the 2014 sale of £245,000. 12 years since the last transfer (March 2014).

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageSingle

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 3)
Jun 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2015from Apr 2012
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Jun 2025from Oct 2015
EPC improved fromD64toC71
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
41%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Downs Grove, Basildon, SS16 4QL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

19 Downs Grove has no planning applications on record.

2

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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.

Current estimate

£436,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 19 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£245,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 March 2014Most recent

    £245,000

    +163.4%over 18 years

  2. 16 July 1995

    £93,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS16 4QL: £350,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Downs Grove homes

Four headline reads against 41 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

19 Downs Grove outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,333

Street avg £3,504

Below

Floor Area

105 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 19 Downs Grove

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£504k

1 Angel Close

SS16 4RF

4 bed2 bath
£378k

1 Barnard Close

SS16 4SH

3 bed1 bath
£344k

1 Deneway

SS16 4TJ

3 bed2 bath
£330k

1 Collingwood Road

SS16 4DP

3 bed1 bath
£329k

1 Cotelands

SS16 4ST

3 bed1 bath
£328k

1 Collingwood Terrace

SS16 4DX

3 bed
£324k

1 Creek View

SS16 4RU

3 bed
£320k

1 Driftway

SS16 4XB

3 bed
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

10/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Glenmere — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Vange Primary School and Nursery. 22 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 4QL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SS16 4QL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.3dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for SS16 4QL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 19 Downs Grove, Basildon, SS16 4QL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.