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8 Downs Grove, Basildon, SS16 4QL

Bedrooms
3
Council tax
Band C
Overview

About 8 Downs Grove

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

8 Downs Grove is a three-bedroom property in Basildon (SS16 4QL). It has council tax band C.

Held since March 2008 — that's 18 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2002–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 10% per year.

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
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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.

No EPC on record

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Downs Grove, Basildon, SS16 4QL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Last sold (2008)

£220,000

Growth on file: 10.0% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 March 2008Most recent

    £220,000

    +69.2%over 5 years

  2. 19 September 2002

    £129,995

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

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 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
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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

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
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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