What type of property is 12 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ?

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

What did 12 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ sell for?

12 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ last sold for £690,000 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ?

The current EPC rating for 12 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ?

12 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ has a recorded floor area of 230 m² (2,476 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 54% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SS16 6SQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ?

12 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 12 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ located?

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

Is 12 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ in a safe area?

Police records around 12 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 12 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ?

The closest primary school to 12 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).

How well connected is 12 Cottis Close, SS16 6SQ?

The closest bus stop to 12 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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12 Cottis Close, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS16 6SQ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

230 m²

2476 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Cottis Close

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

12 Cottis Close is a six-bedroom detached house in Langdon Hills, Basildon, Basildon (SS16 6SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 230 m² (around 2476 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe.

At 230 m² the property is well over the postcode median (141 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Today's modelled estimate of £863,000 is 25.1% above the 2019 sale price. Most recent transfer: September 2019 at £690,000.

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

Bedrooms6
Bathrooms4
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

12 Cottis Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from Apr 2014

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Cottis Close, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS16 6SQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 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.

12 Cottis Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£863,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£690,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

16 September 2019Most recent
£690,000

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.

Floor Area for 12 Cottis Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,000

Street avg £3,907

Strongly below

Floor Area

230 m²

Street avg 153 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.3 t/year

Street avg 5.3 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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4 bed

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1 Dalmeny, Langdon Hills

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4 bed3 bath

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1 Cottis Close, Langdon Hills

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4 bed2 bath

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1 Chorley Close, Langdon Hills

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4 bed1 bath

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1 Egerton Drive, Langdon Hills

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4 bed

£486k

1 Bowfell Drive, Langdon Hills

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4 bed3 bath

£545k

1 Bowfell Court, 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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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