What kind of home is 1 Fern Hill, SS16 5UE?

1 Fern Hill, SS16 5UE is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 1 Fern Hill, SS16 5UE have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Fern Hill, SS16 5UE is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2017 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Fern Hill, SS16 5UE?

1 Fern Hill, SS16 5UE has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft). That makes it about 28% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SS16 5UE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Fern Hill, SS16 5UE use?

The latest EPC at 1 Fern Hill, SS16 5UE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Fern Hill, SS16 5UE?

1 Fern Hill, SS16 5UE is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Fern Hill, SS16 5UE in?

1 Fern Hill, SS16 5UE sits in Langdon Hills, Basildon, Basildon. It falls within the SS16 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 1 Fern Hill, SS16 5UE?

Police records around 1 Fern Hill, SS16 5UE 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 1 Fern Hill, SS16 5UE?

The closest primary school to 1 Fern Hill, SS16 5UE is Lincewood Primary Academy (565m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The James Hornsby School (1.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Fern Hill, SS16 5UE?

The closest bus stop to 1 Fern Hill, SS16 5UE is Samuel Road, 151m away. The nearest rail option is Laindon Rail Station, 350m away.

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1 Fern Hill, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS16 5UE

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 1 Fern Hill

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

1 Fern Hill is an end-of-terrace house in Langdon Hills, Basildon, Basildon (SS16 5UE). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

At 69 m² it's 23.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (90 m² median across 11 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Apr 2017

EPC improved fromE49toD61

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2025from Mar 2025

EPC improved fromD61toC77

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Fern Hill, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS16 5UE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Fern Hill 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.

1 Fern Hill has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£242,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 5UE: £295,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in SS16 5UE

On the street

Versus other Fern Hill homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 1 Fern Hill runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

77 (C)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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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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1 Butterfield Court, Bessemer Close

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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

0.2 km

Samuel Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Lincewood Primary Academy. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS16 5UE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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