What kind of home is 8 Ardleigh, SS16 5RA?

8 Ardleigh, SS16 5RA is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Ardleigh, SS16 5RA?

8 Ardleigh, SS16 5RA last sold for £400,000 in June 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Ardleigh, SS16 5RA have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Ardleigh, SS16 5RA is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in February 2017 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Ardleigh, SS16 5RA?

8 Ardleigh, SS16 5RA has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (1,206 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Ardleigh, SS16 5RA use?

The latest EPC at 8 Ardleigh, SS16 5RA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Ardleigh, SS16 5RA?

8 Ardleigh, SS16 5RA is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 Ardleigh, SS16 5RA in?

8 Ardleigh, SS16 5RA sits in Basildon. It falls within the SS16 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 8 Ardleigh, SS16 5RA?

Police records around 8 Ardleigh, SS16 5RA show an average of 203 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Ardleigh, SS16 5RA?

The closest primary school to 8 Ardleigh, SS16 5RA is Lee Chapel Primary School (231m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Woodlands School (805m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Ardleigh, SS16 5RA?

The closest bus stop to 8 Ardleigh, SS16 5RA is Staneway, 289m away. The nearest rail option is Basildon Rail Station, 807m away.

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8 Ardleigh, Basildon, SS16 5RA

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

112 m²

1206 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Ardleigh

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

8 Ardleigh is a mid-terrace house in Basildon (SS16 5RA). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

A recent sale: £400,000 in June 2025. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£332/sq ft) was about 103.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 July 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Feb 2017

EPC improved fromF38toD67

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

6%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Ardleigh, Basildon, SS16 5RA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Ardleigh has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 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 8 Ardleigh was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£427,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£400,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 June 2025Most recent
£400,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS16 5RA: £190,000 (2025–2008).

Nearby sales in SS16 5RA

On the street

Versus other Ardleigh homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 8 Ardleigh lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,571

Street avg £2,246

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Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 100 m²

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Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.9 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.

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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

203/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Staneway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Lee Chapel Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SS16 5RA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS16 5RA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

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Common questions

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