What type of property is 20 Carte Place, SS16 6GJ?

20 Carte Place, SS16 6GJ is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 20 Carte Place, SS16 6GJ last change hands?

20 Carte Place, SS16 6GJ last sold for £203,000 in August 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £69,000 in July 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 20 Carte Place, SS16 6GJ?

Across 3 sales between July 1999 and August 2016, 20 Carte Place, SS16 6GJ rose from £69,000 to £203,000, a change of £134,000. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Carte Place, SS16 6GJ?

The current EPC rating for 20 Carte Place, SS16 6GJ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Carte Place, SS16 6GJ?

20 Carte Place, SS16 6GJ has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Carte Place, SS16 6GJ heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Carte Place, SS16 6GJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Carte Place, SS16 6GJ?

20 Carte Place, SS16 6GJ is in council tax band C.

Where is 20 Carte Place, SS16 6GJ located?

20 Carte Place, SS16 6GJ sits in Langdon Hills, Basildon, Basildon. It falls within the SS16 postcode district in Essex.

Is 20 Carte Place, SS16 6GJ in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Carte Place, SS16 6GJ 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.

Which schools serve 20 Carte Place, SS16 6GJ?

The closest primary school to 20 Carte Place, SS16 6GJ is Merrylands Primary School (425m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The James Hornsby School (1.7km).

What transport links are near 20 Carte Place, SS16 6GJ?

The closest bus stop to 20 Carte Place, SS16 6GJ is Kenton Way, 125m away. The nearest rail option is Laindon Rail Station, 984m away.

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20 Carte Place, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS16 6GJ

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Floor 2nd

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 20 Carte Place

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

20 Carte Place is a two-bedroom detached house in Langdon Hills, Basildon, Basildon (SS16 6GJ). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. At 52 m² this is the 4th smallest of 14 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 51–188 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor.

Across 1999–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £241,000 is 18.7% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£363/sq ft) was about 56.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in August 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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

Bedrooms2
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 June 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from Jun 2009

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

33%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Carte Place, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS16 6GJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Carte Place has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

20 Carte Place has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£241,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£203,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

17 August 2016Most recent
£203,000
+45.0%over 11 years
26 October 2004
£140,000
+102.9%over 5 years
22 July 1999
£69,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS16 6GJ: £247,500 (2023–2016).

Nearby sales in SS16 6GJ

On the street

Versus other Carte Place homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 20 Carte Place stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,904

Street avg £3,276

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Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 52 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

On par

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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.

£325k

1 Derby Close, Langdon Hills

SS16 6EA

2 bed1 bath

£178k

1 Courtney Park Road, Langdon Hills

SS16 6RE

1 bed1 bath

£398k

1 Cambridge Close, Langdon Hills

SS16 6UW

3 bed

£423k

1 Coburg Lane, Langdon Hills

SS16 6TH

3 bed1 bath

£478k

1 Carte Place, Langdon Hills

SS16 6GJ

3 bed

£446k

1 Bowfell Drive, Langdon Hills

SS16 6SE

4 bed3 bath

£205k

1 Blackthorn Court, Langdon Hills

SS16 6TJ

£556k

1 Egerton Drive, Langdon Hills

SS16 6EE

4 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

203/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Kenton Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Merrylands Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SS16 6GJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS16 6GJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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