261 Somercotes, Basildon, SS15 5UE is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 840 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £262,901 , which equates to approximately £313 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Mar 2003 for £89,995. Since then, the value has increased by £172,906, representing a 192.1% increase, or approximately 8.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £262,901 is:

  • 27.9% higher than the average property price on Somercotes
  • 18.7% higher than the average in the SS15 5UE postcode area
  • and 35.7% lower than the average price for Basildon as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 30 November 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
840 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£262,901
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£313
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

261 Somercotes, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5UE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Nov 2013.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 23 Apr 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 40.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SS15 5UE

6 th / 18
Price Rank
19% higher than average
12 th / 16
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
4 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SS15 5UE , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 16 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£262,901
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+192 %
7 Mar 2003
£89,995
Leasehold
+69.8 %
18 May 2001
£52,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £190,750
sale date: 17 May 2016
rooms: 5
size: 875 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2010
rooms: 4
size: 727 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 12 Jan 2007
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £124,500
sale date: 25 Apr 2006
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2016

Data Sources

The property at 261 Somercotes, Basildon, SS15 5UE appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Mar 2003. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Nov 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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