5 Downs Grove, Basildon, SS16 4QL is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 538 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £209,582 , which equates to approximately £389 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Jan 2018 for £185,000. Since then, the value has increased by £24,582, representing a 13.3% increase, or approximately 1.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £209,582 is:

  • 44.4% lower than the average property price on Downs Grove
  • 39.3% lower than the average in the SS16 4QL postcode area
  • and 48.7% 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 14 September 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
538 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£209,582
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£389
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Downs Grove, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4QL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Sep 2017.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Electric instantaneous heaters at the point of use are used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Oct 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 71.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to electric storage heaters, improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The hot water system changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to electric instantaneous at point of use, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Poor
Hot Water
Electric instantaneous at point of use
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SS16 4QL

51 st / 56
Price Rank
39% lower than average
40 th / 47
Size Rank
28% smaller than average
40 th / 47
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS16 4QL , this flat's estimated value ranks 51th out of 56. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 40th out of 47 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 40th out of 47 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£209,582
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+13 %
18 Jan 2018
£185,000
Leasehold
+50.4 %
20 Sep 2010
£123,000
Leasehold
+9.8 %
12 May 2006
£112,000
Leasehold
+255.6 %
29 Feb 1996
£31,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 3 Aug 2018
rooms: 3
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 18 Aug 2017
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £53,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2000
rooms: 3
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £31,500
sale date: 29 Feb 1996
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £31,500
sale date: 29 Feb 1996

Data Sources

The property at 5 Downs Grove, Basildon, SS16 4QL appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Jan 2018. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Sep 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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