15 Spruce Close, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 4DF is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 452 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £196,948 , which equates to approximately £436 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Aug 2021 for £185,000. Since then, the value has increased by £11,948, representing a 6.5% increase, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £196,948 is:

  • 30.1% lower than the average property price on Spruce Close
  • 31.5% lower than the average in the SS15 4DF postcode area
  • and 51.8% lower than the average price for Basildon as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 5 July 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
452 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£196,948
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£436
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

15 Spruce Close, Laindon, Basildon, Essex, SS15 4DF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Jul 2018.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 23 Jan 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 30%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to SS15 4DF

23 rd / 32
Price Rank
31% lower than average
8 th / 24
Size Rank
33% smaller than average
16 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SS15 4DF , this flat's estimated value ranks 23th out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 24 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£196,948
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
6 Aug 2021
£185,000
Leasehold
+8.8 %
31 Oct 2018
£170,000
Leasehold
+31.8 %
10 Jul 2015
£129,000
Leasehold
+12.2 %
17 Jun 2009
£115,000
Leasehold
+5.5 %
27 Oct 2006
£109,000
Leasehold
+28.2 %
17 Jul 2006
£85,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £167,000
sale date: 9 Aug 2024
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 6 Jun 2024
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 1 Sep 2023
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £182,500
sale date: 21 Apr 2022
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 14 Feb 2022

Data Sources

The property at 15 Spruce Close, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 4DF appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Aug 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Jul 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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