What type of property is 4 Grove Avenue, SS16 6HJ?

4 Grove Avenue, SS16 6HJ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Grove Avenue, SS16 6HJ?

4 Grove Avenue, SS16 6HJ last sold for £235,000 in July 2000, around 26 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Grove Avenue, SS16 6HJ have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Grove Avenue, SS16 6HJ is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Grove Avenue, SS16 6HJ?

4 Grove Avenue, SS16 6HJ has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (1,442 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SS16 6HJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Grove Avenue, SS16 6HJ heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Grove Avenue, SS16 6HJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Grove Avenue, SS16 6HJ?

4 Grove Avenue, SS16 6HJ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 4 Grove Avenue, SS16 6HJ located?

4 Grove Avenue, SS16 6HJ sits in Langdon Hills, Basildon, Basildon. It falls within the SS16 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 4 Grove Avenue, SS16 6HJ?

Police records around 4 Grove Avenue, SS16 6HJ 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 4 Grove Avenue, SS16 6HJ?

The closest primary school to 4 Grove Avenue, SS16 6HJ is Lincewood Primary Academy (331m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The James Hornsby School (2.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Grove Avenue, SS16 6HJ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Grove Avenue, SS16 6HJ is Shelsley Drive, 183m away. The nearest rail option is Laindon Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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4 Grove Avenue, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS16 6HJ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

134 m²

1442 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Grove Avenue

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

4 Grove Avenue is a four-bedroom detached house in Langdon Hills, Basildon, Basildon (SS16 6HJ). It has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (around 1442 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

It hasn't traded since July 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £706,000 sits 200.4% above the 2000 sale of £235,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£163/sq ft) was about 50.4% below the postcode norm.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

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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.

4 Grove Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2022

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromF38toD57

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%59%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Grove Avenue, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS16 6HJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Grove Avenue 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.

4 Grove Avenue's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£706,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2000)

£235,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 July 2000Most recent
£235,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS16 6HJ: £660,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in SS16 6HJ

On the street

Versus other Grove Avenue homes

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

On years held, 4 Grove Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,754

Street avg £5,641

Strongly below

Floor Area

134 m²

Street avg 176 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.7 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Below

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

10/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Shelsley Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Lincewood Primary Academy. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS16 6HJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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