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36 Downs Grove, Basildon, SS16 4QL

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
84 m²
904 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 36 Downs Grove

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

36 Downs Grove is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Basildon (SS16 4QL). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

At 84 m² the property is well over the postcode median (57 m² across 57 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was January 2025 at £355,000 — fresh data. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£393/sq ft) was about 97.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2014from Apr 2009
EPC improved fromD68toC70
Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
0%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2024from Mar 2014
EPC improved fromC70toD67
Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 36 Downs Grove, Basildon, SS16 4QL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

36 Downs Grove has no planning applications on record.

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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.

36 Downs Grove has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£363,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 27 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£355,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 January 2025Most recent

    £355,000

    +437.9%over 27 years
  2. 18 September 1997

    £66,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS16 4QL: £300,000 (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.

36 Downs Grove is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,226

Street avg £3,456

Above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 36 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
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.

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 36 Downs Grove, Basildon, SS16 4QL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.