What kind of home is 4 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX?

4 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX?

4 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX last sold for £180,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £157,500 in June 2017, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2017 and March 2025, 4 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX rose from £157,500 to £180,000, a change of £22,500. That works out to roughly +1.7% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX?

The current EPC rating for 4 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in February 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX?

4 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX use?

The latest EPC at 4 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX?

4 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 4 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX in?

4 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX sits in Vange, Basildon, Basildon. It falls within the SS16 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 4 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX?

Police records around 4 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX 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 4 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX?

The closest primary school to 4 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX is Ryedene Primary and Nursery School (531m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Basildon Upper Academy (968m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 4 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX?

The closest bus stop to 4 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX is Chestnut Road, 99m away. The nearest rail option is Pitsea Rail Station, 779m away.

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4 Water Meadows, Riverview, Vange, Basildon, SS16 4TX

Property type

End terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Water Meadows

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

4 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 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2016) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from February 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £180,000 — fresh data. Across 2017–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £199,000 is 10.6% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£418/sq ft) was about 110.5% 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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Feb 2026

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Water Meadows, Riverview, Vange, Basildon, SS16 4TX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4 Water Meadows valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£199,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£180,000

Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2025Most recent
£180,000
+14.3%over 7 years
22 June 2017
£157,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS16 4TX: £126,000 (2024–2005).

Nearby sales in SS16 4TX

On the street

Versus other Water Meadows homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 4 Water Meadows lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,500

Street avg £3,117

Above

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 40 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£199k

1 Cashmere Way

SS16 4RE

1 bed1 bath

£130k

1 Chestnut Road, Vange

SS16 4TD

1 bed

£182k

1 Downs Grove

SS16 4QL

2 bed

£165k

1 Chestnut Court, High Road, Vange

SS16 4UB

2 bed1 bath

£296k

1 Avondale Road

SS16 4TT

2 bed1 bath

£315k

1 Clavering

SS16 4LZ

3 bed2 bath

£320k

1 Driftway

SS16 4XB

3 bed

£324k

1 Creek View

SS16 4RU

3 bed

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

10/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.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SS16 4TX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS16 4TX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.4dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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