What type of property is 1 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ?

1 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ last change hands?

1 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ last sold for £160,000 in December 1998, around 27 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ?

1 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (1,518 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SS16 6SQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ?

1 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ 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 1 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ located?

1 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ sits in Langdon Hills, Basildon, Basildon. It falls within the SS16 postcode district in Essex.

How safe is the area around 1 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ?

Police records around 1 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ 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 1 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ?

The closest primary school to 1 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ is Great Berry Primary School (281m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The James Hornsby School (2.1km).

What is the nearest station to 1 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ is Great Berry Primary School, 322m away. The nearest rail option is Laindon Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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1 Cottis Close, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS16 6SQ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

141 m²

1518 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Cottis Close

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

1 Cottis Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Langdon Hills, Basildon, Basildon (SS16 6SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (around 1518 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 70).

It hasn't traded since December 1998, a hold of 27 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 £633,000 sits 295.6% above the 1998 sale of £160,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£105/sq ft) was about 60.7% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs).

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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

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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.

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Cottis Close, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS16 6SQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Cottis 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.

1 Cottis Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£633,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1998)

£160,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 December 1998Most recent
£160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS16 6SQ: £685,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in SS16 6SQ

On the street

Versus other Cottis Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Cottis Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,135

Street avg £4,173

Strongly below

Floor Area

141 m²

Street avg 165 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 5.9 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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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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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 6SQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS16 6SQ

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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