What kind of home is 40 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL?

40 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 40 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL last change hands?

40 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL last sold for £370,000 in June 2025. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £76,500 in February 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 40 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL changed over time?

Across 4 sales between February 1999 and June 2025, 40 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL rose from £76,500 to £370,000, a change of £293,500. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 40 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL?

The current EPC rating for 40 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL?

40 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 46% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SS16 4QL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL use?

The latest EPC at 40 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 40 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL?

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

Which area is 40 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL in?

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

What is crime like near 40 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL?

Police records around 40 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 40 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL?

The closest primary school to 40 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 is the nearest station to 40 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL?

The closest bus stop to 40 Downs Grove, SS16 4QL is Glenmere, 129m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 Downs Grove, Basildon, SS16 4QL

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 40 Downs Grove

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

40 Downs Grove is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Basildon (SS16 4QL). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 4 certificates since September 2011. 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 86).

At 81 m² the property is well over the postcode median (57 m² across 57 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It changed hands recently, sold June 2025 for £370,000. Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£424/sq ft) was about 114.5% 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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

Building

Heating systemGas

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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 4)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2014from Sept 2011

EPC improved fromC69toD60

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Dec 2016from Nov 2014

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Jan 2025from Dec 2016

EPC improved fromD64toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Downs Grove, Basildon, SS16 4QL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Downs Grove 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.

Latest sale on 40 Downs Grove was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£368,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£370,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

30 June 2025Most recent
£370,000
+39.6%over 9 years
26 February 2016
£265,000
+27.7%over 2 years
20 December 2013
£207,500
+171.2%over 14 years
26 February 1999
£76,500

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

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

Price per m²

£4,568

Street avg £3,447

Above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Above

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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.

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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

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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