3 Water Meadows, Riverview, Vange, Basildon, SS16 4TX
About 3 Water Meadows
3 Water Meadows is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Vange, Basildon, Basildon (SS16 4TX). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.
It hasn't traded since September 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1996–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £201,000 sits 135.1% above the 2003 sale of £85,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£199/sq ft) was about 32.1% below the postcode norm.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- ParkingOff road
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 15 March 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water efficiency decreased
Window efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
3 Water Meadows 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.
Sales history & valuation
3 Water Meadows has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.
£201,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.7% per year over 8 years.
£85,500
Growth on file: 11.7% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
14 September 2003Most recent
£85,500
+119.2%over 4 years27 May 1999
£39,000
+8.3%over 1 year20 February 1998
£36,000
-2.3%over 2 years26 January 1996
£36,850
Median price across the last 5 sales in SS16 4TX: £157,500 (2025–2015).
Nearby sales in SS16 4TX
Versus other Water Meadows homes
On price per m², 3 Water Meadows runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,138
Street avg £3,708
Floor Area
40 m²
Street avg 40 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
203/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Chestnut Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Ryedene Primary and Nursery School. 21 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
58.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
50.4dB







