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5 Sparrows Herne, Basildon, SS16 5JH

3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
112 m²
1206 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 51
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Sparrows Herne

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

5 Sparrows Herne is a semi-detached house in Basildon (SS16 5JH). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since June 2025. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include HMO conversion, a garage conversion and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

5 Sparrows Herne's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E51
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Jun 2025
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Walls
PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Sparrows Herne, Basildon, SS16 5JH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Sparrows Herne has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

3 applications on record at 5 Sparrows Herne, Basildon, SS16 5JH

3decisions2extensions8documents7nearby
Flagged:HMO conversion
  1. Oct 2025
    Garage ConversionOutline
    Outcome in report

    To establish the lawfulness of proposed garage conversion

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    25/01210/LDCP
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. HMODecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

Unlock 5 Sparrows Herne, Basildon, SS16 5JH's full planning history

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 7 notable nearby
  • The 8 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Sparrows Herne has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£472,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS16 5JH: £280,000 (2024–2010).

On the street

Versus other Sparrows Herne homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 5 Sparrows Herne stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

51 (E)

Street avg 57 (D)

On par

Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Sparrows Herne

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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£543k

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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

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

Sparrows Herne — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Kingswood Primary School and Nursery. 25 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 5JH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SS16 5JH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SS16 5JH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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