What kind of home is 24 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL?

24 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 24 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL sell for?

24 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL last sold for £190,000 in February 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £83,500 in January 2000, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 24 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL?

Across 2 sales between January 2000 and February 2014, 24 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL rose from £83,500 to £190,000, a change of £106,500. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 24 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL?

The current EPC rating for 24 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 24 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL?

24 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 75% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SS16 4QL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 24 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL use?

The latest EPC at 24 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 24 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL?

24 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in February 2014. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 24 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL?

24 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL is in council tax band C.

Which area is 24 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL in?

24 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL sits in Basildon. It falls within the SS16 postcode district in Essex.

Is 24 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL in a safe area?

Police records around 24 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL 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.

What schools are near 24 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL?

The closest primary school to 24 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL is Vange Primary School and Nursery (585m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Woodlands School (1.9km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 24 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL?

The closest bus stop to 24 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL is Glenmere, 129m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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24 Downs Grove, Basildon, SS16 4QL

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 24 Downs Grove

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

24 Downs Grove is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Basildon (SS16 4QL). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 98 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 2000–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £348,000 sits 83.2% above the 2014 sale of £190,000. One planning record on file: a garage conversion approved in 2014. Past consents include a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in February 2014.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
StudyYes

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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)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromD61toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Downs Grove, Basildon, SS16 4QL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 24 Downs Grove, Basildon, SS16 4QL

1decisions1extensions1documents2nearby

Feb 2014
Garage ConversionAmendment
Outcome in report
To establish the lawfulness of a proposed garage conversion to study/home office.
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
14/00015/LDC
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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 2000.

Current estimate

£348,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£190,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

7 February 2014Most recent
£190,000
+127.5%over 14 years
28 January 2000
£83,500

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

Nearby sales in SS16 4QL

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.

On epc rating, 24 Downs Grove stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,939

Street avg £3,514

Strongly below

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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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

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.

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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· 07:00 – 23:00

55.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS16 4QL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.0dB

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