What kind of home is 2 Barley Close, SS16 6SF?

2 Barley Close, SS16 6SF is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What did 2 Barley Close, SS16 6SF sell for?

2 Barley Close, SS16 6SF last sold for £580,000 in October 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Barley Close, SS16 6SF?

The current EPC rating for 2 Barley Close, SS16 6SF is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in June 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Barley Close, SS16 6SF?

2 Barley Close, SS16 6SF has a recorded floor area of 153 m² (1,647 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SS16 6SF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Barley Close, SS16 6SF use?

The latest EPC at 2 Barley Close, SS16 6SF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Barley Close, SS16 6SF?

2 Barley Close, SS16 6SF is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 2 Barley Close, SS16 6SF in?

2 Barley Close, SS16 6SF sits in Langdon Hills, Basildon, Basildon. It falls within the SS16 postcode district in Essex.

Is 2 Barley Close, SS16 6SF in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Barley Close, SS16 6SF 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 2 Barley Close, SS16 6SF?

The closest primary school to 2 Barley Close, SS16 6SF is Great Berry Primary School (261m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The James Hornsby School (2.3km).

How well connected is 2 Barley Close, SS16 6SF?

The closest bus stop to 2 Barley Close, SS16 6SF is Great Berry Primary School, 304m away. The nearest rail option is Laindon Rail Station, 1.3km away.

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2 Barley Close, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS16 6SF

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

153 m²

1647 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Barley Close

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

2 Barley Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Langdon Hills, Basildon, Basildon (SS16 6SF). It has a recorded floor area of 153 m² (around 1647 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since May 2016. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and roof efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 76), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £754,000 is 30% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£352/sq ft) was about 58.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (October 2016).

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

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.

2 Barley Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Jun 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2016

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2016from May 2016

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Barley Close, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS16 6SF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Barley 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.

2 Barley Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£754,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£580,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 October 2016Most recent
£580,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS16 6SF: £435,000 (2023–2003).

Nearby sales in SS16 6SF

On the street

Versus other Barley Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2 Barley Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,791

Street avg £3,246

On par

Floor Area

153 m²

Street avg 160 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

8.6 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

Strongly 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

0.3 km

Great Berry Primary School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Great Berry Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS16 6SF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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