24 Merricks Lane, Basildon, SS16 4RT is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 980 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £295,389 , which equates to approximately £302 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Aug 2004 for £124,995. Since then, the value has increased by £170,394, representing a 136.3% increase, or approximately 6.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £295,389 is:

  • 15.4% higher than the average property price on Merricks Lane
  • 7.9% higher than the average in the SS16 4RT postcode area
  • and 27.7% 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 27 November 2012, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
980 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£295,389
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£302
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

24 Merricks Lane, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4RT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Nov 2012.

This property has a heating system that uses warm air distribution, powered by mains gas. The windows are mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Jul 2009, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 25.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to no system present: electric immersion assumed, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, no insulation (assumed) to flat, limited insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Warm air, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
No system present: electric immersion assumed
Very Poor
Roof
Flat, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to SS16 4RT

14 th / 24
Price Rank
8% higher than average
12 th / 21
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
13 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SS16 4RT , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 21 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£295,389
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+136 %
20 Aug 2004
£124,995
Leasehold
+626.7 %
29 Mar 1999
£17,200
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 12 Feb 2025
rooms: 4
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 6 Jun 2024
rooms: 4
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 24 Feb 2023
rooms: 4
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £321,000
sale date: 7 Dec 2022
rooms: 4
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 26 Aug 2022

Data Sources

The property at 24 Merricks Lane, Basildon, SS16 4RT appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Aug 2004. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Nov 2012. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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