What type of property is 21 Acorn Place, SS16 6RJ?

21 Acorn Place, SS16 6RJ is a 2-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 21 Acorn Place, SS16 6RJ?

21 Acorn Place, SS16 6RJ last sold for £285,000 in July 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £212,500 in January 2013, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 21 Acorn Place, SS16 6RJ?

Across 2 sales between January 2013 and July 2015, 21 Acorn Place, SS16 6RJ rose from £212,500 to £285,000, a change of £72,500. That works out to roughly +12.3% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 21 Acorn Place, SS16 6RJ have?

The current EPC rating for 21 Acorn Place, SS16 6RJ is B with a score of 84 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2012 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Acorn Place, SS16 6RJ?

21 Acorn Place, SS16 6RJ has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft), around 48 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SS16 6RJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Acorn Place, SS16 6RJ heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Acorn Place, SS16 6RJ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 21 Acorn Place, SS16 6RJ?

21 Acorn Place, SS16 6RJ is in council tax band D.

Where is 21 Acorn Place, SS16 6RJ located?

21 Acorn Place, SS16 6RJ sits in Langdon Hills, Basildon, Basildon. It falls within the SS16 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 21 Acorn Place, SS16 6RJ?

Police records around 21 Acorn Place, SS16 6RJ 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 21 Acorn Place, SS16 6RJ?

The closest primary school to 21 Acorn Place, SS16 6RJ is Merrylands Primary School (382m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The James Hornsby School (1.4km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 21 Acorn Place, SS16 6RJ?

The closest bus stop to 21 Acorn Place, SS16 6RJ is Shelley Avenue, 160m away. The nearest rail option is Laindon Rail Station, 565m away.

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21 Acorn Place, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS16 6RJ

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 21 Acorn Place

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

21 Acorn Place is a two-bedroom detached house in Langdon Hills, Basildon, Basildon (SS16 6RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2024) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in August 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. Main heating runs on electricity. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2013–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £452,000 sits 58.6% above the 2015 sale of £285,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£279/sq ft) was about 22.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in July 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

21 Acorn Place ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

B84

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2015from Aug 2012

EPC improved fromD56toE48

Jun 2024from Apr 2015

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%92%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2024from Jun 2024

EPC improved fromE50toB84

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

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Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC BExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Acorn Place, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS16 6RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Acorn 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.

21 Acorn Place valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£452,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.3% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£285,000

Growth on file: 12.3% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

16 July 2015Most recent
£285,000
+34.1%over 2 years
4 January 2013
£212,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS16 6RJ: £440,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in SS16 6RJ

On the street

Versus other Acorn Place homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 21 Acorn Place runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,000

Street avg £3,731

Below

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 5.0 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.

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1 Carte Place, Langdon Hills

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3 bed

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1 Coburg Lane, Langdon Hills

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3 bed1 bath

£399k

1 Cambridge Close, Langdon Hills

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3 bed

£486k

1 Bowfell Drive, Langdon Hills

SS16 6SE

4 bed3 bath

£488k

1 Egerton Drive, Langdon Hills

SS16 6EE

4 bed

£188k

1 Courtney Park Road, Langdon Hills

SS16 6RE

1 bed1 bath

£569k

1 Chorley Close, Langdon Hills

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4 bed1 bath

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

Shelley Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Merrylands Primary School. 14 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 6RJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS16 6RJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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