What kind of home is 18 Blackthorn Court, SS16 6TJ?

18 Blackthorn Court, SS16 6TJ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 18 Blackthorn Court, SS16 6TJ last change hands?

18 Blackthorn Court, SS16 6TJ last sold for £245,000 in June 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £57,995 in May 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Blackthorn Court, SS16 6TJ changed over time?

Across 4 sales between May 1998 and June 2016, 18 Blackthorn Court, SS16 6TJ rose from £57,995 to £245,000, a change of £187,005. That works out to roughly +8.3% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Blackthorn Court, SS16 6TJ have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Blackthorn Court, SS16 6TJ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Blackthorn Court, SS16 6TJ?

18 Blackthorn Court, SS16 6TJ has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Blackthorn Court, SS16 6TJ use?

The latest EPC at 18 Blackthorn Court, SS16 6TJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Blackthorn Court, SS16 6TJ?

18 Blackthorn Court, SS16 6TJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 18 Blackthorn Court, SS16 6TJ in?

18 Blackthorn Court, SS16 6TJ sits in Langdon Hills, Basildon, Basildon. It falls within the SS16 postcode district in Essex.

What is crime like near 18 Blackthorn Court, SS16 6TJ?

Police records around 18 Blackthorn Court, SS16 6TJ show an average of 203 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 18 Blackthorn Court, SS16 6TJ?

The closest primary school to 18 Blackthorn Court, SS16 6TJ is Great Berry Primary School (263m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The James Hornsby School (1.9km).

What is the nearest station to 18 Blackthorn Court, SS16 6TJ?

The closest bus stop to 18 Blackthorn Court, SS16 6TJ is Little Berry Lane, 55m away. The nearest rail option is Laindon Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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18 Blackthorn Court, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS16 6TJ

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 18 Blackthorn Court

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

18 Blackthorn Court is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Langdon Hills, Basildon, Basildon (SS16 6TJ). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

10 years since the last transfer (June 2016). Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1998–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £310,000 is 26.5% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£455/sq ft) was about 63.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

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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)

May 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 May 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Jan 2016

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

25%71%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Blackthorn Court, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS16 6TJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Blackthorn Court 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.

Price for 18 Blackthorn Court has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£310,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.3% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£245,000

Growth on file: 8.3% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

2 June 2016Most recent
£245,000
+42.4%over 8 years
16 July 2007
£171,995
+27.4%over 3 years
13 May 2004
£135,000
+132.8%over 5 years
21 May 1998
£57,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in SS16 6TJ: £232,500 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in SS16 6TJ

On the street

Versus other Blackthorn Court homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 18 Blackthorn Court stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,900

Street avg £4,123

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Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

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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.

£325k

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3 bed

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1 Carte Place, Langdon Hills

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1 Courtney Park Road, Langdon Hills

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1 Bowfell Drive, Langdon Hills

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4 bed3 bath

£320k

1 Armath Place, Langdon Hills

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1 Egerton Drive, 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

203/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Little Berry Lane — 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 6TJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SS16 6TJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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Common questions

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