What kind of home is 3 Dovedale Close, SS16 6NS?

3 Dovedale Close, SS16 6NS is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 3 Dovedale Close, SS16 6NS last change hands?

3 Dovedale Close, SS16 6NS last sold for £386,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £207,000 in September 2010. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Dovedale Close, SS16 6NS appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 2010 and March 2024, 3 Dovedale Close, SS16 6NS rose from £207,000 to £386,000, a change of £179,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Dovedale Close, SS16 6NS have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Dovedale Close, SS16 6NS is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2018. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Dovedale Close, SS16 6NS?

3 Dovedale Close, SS16 6NS has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SS16 6NS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Dovedale Close, SS16 6NS use?

The latest EPC at 3 Dovedale Close, SS16 6NS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Dovedale Close, SS16 6NS?

3 Dovedale Close, SS16 6NS is in council tax band D.

Which area is 3 Dovedale Close, SS16 6NS in?

3 Dovedale Close, SS16 6NS sits in Langdon Hills, Basildon, Basildon. It falls within the SS16 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 3 Dovedale Close, SS16 6NS?

Police records around 3 Dovedale Close, SS16 6NS 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 3 Dovedale Close, SS16 6NS?

The closest primary school to 3 Dovedale Close, SS16 6NS is Great Berry Primary School (151m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The James Hornsby School (2.0km).

What transport links are near 3 Dovedale Close, SS16 6NS?

The closest bus stop to 3 Dovedale Close, SS16 6NS is Little Berry Lane, 135m away. The nearest rail option is Laindon Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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3 Dovedale Close, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS16 6NS

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Dovedale Close

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

3 Dovedale Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Langdon Hills, Basildon, Basildon (SS16 6NS). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band 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; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 2010–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £425,000 is 10.1% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£443/sq ft) was about 81.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 81 m² it's 15.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (96 m² median across 10 EPCs). Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £386,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
GarageIntegral

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Apr 2018

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2018from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromD65toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

83%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Dovedale Close, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS16 6NS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Dovedale Close 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.

3 Dovedale Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£425,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£386,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

22 March 2024Most recent
£386,000
+11.9%over 5 years
10 October 2018
£345,000
+66.7%over 8 years
20 September 2010
£207,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS16 6NS: £340,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in SS16 6NS

On the street

Versus other Dovedale Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Dovedale Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,765

Street avg £3,293

Strongly above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 107 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£425k

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3 bed

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3 bed

£486k

1 Bowfell Drive, Langdon Hills

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4 bed3 bath

£488k

1 Egerton Drive, Langdon Hills

SS16 6EE

4 bed

£333k

1 Derby Close, Langdon Hills

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2 bed1 bath

£569k

1 Chorley Close, Langdon Hills

SS16 6ST

4 bed1 bath

£633k

1 Cottis Close, Langdon Hills

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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

0.1 km

Little Berry Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Great Berry Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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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 6NS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS16 6NS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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