What type of property is 5 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX?

5 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 5 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX sell for?

5 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX last sold for £188,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £88,500 in October 2012. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX?

Across 3 sales between October 2012 and September 2024, 5 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX rose from £88,500 to £188,000, a change of £99,500. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in June 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX?

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

How is 5 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX?

5 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.

Where is 5 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX located?

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

How safe is the area around 5 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX?

Police records around 5 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.

Which schools serve 5 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX?

The closest bus stop to 5 Water Meadows, SS16 4TX is Chestnut Road, 99m away. The nearest rail option is Pitsea Rail Station, 779m away.

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

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Water Meadows

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

5 Water Meadows is a one-bedroom mid-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 (June 2023) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 93), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2012–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£437/sq ft) was about 133.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2024 for £188,000.

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

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromC71toD59

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Water Meadows, Riverview, Vange, Basildon, SS16 4TX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

Latest sale on 5 Water Meadows was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£185,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£188,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

1 September 2024Most recent
£188,000
+49.2%over 9 years
9 June 2015
£126,000
+42.4%over 2 years
17 October 2012
£88,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS16 4TX: £150,000 (2025–2003).

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.

On price per m², 5 Water Meadows stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,700

Street avg £3,067

Strongly above

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 40 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.1 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

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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