55 The Vale, Basildon, SS16 4RL is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 753 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £248,528 , which equates to approximately £330 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Jul 2015 for £173,000. Since then, the value has increased by £75,528, representing a 43.7% increase, or approximately 4.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £248,528 is:

  • 21.9% lower than the average property price on The Vale
  • 24.8% lower than the average in the SS16 4RL postcode area
  • and 32.8% 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 12 November 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
753 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£248,528
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£330
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

55 The Vale, Basildon, Essex, SS16 4RL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Nov 2024.

This property uses electric storage 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 12 Oct 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 42.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SS16 4RL

24 th / 53
Price Rank
25% lower than average
13 th / 38
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
16 th / 38
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SS16 4RL , this flat's estimated value ranks 24th out of 53. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 38 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 38 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£248,528
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+44 %
15 Jul 2015
£173,000
Leasehold
+34.6 %
23 Sep 2010
£128,500
Leasehold
-11.4 %
23 Jun 2005
£145,000
Leasehold
+69.6 %
25 Jul 2000
£85,500
Leasehold
+60.6 %
28 Feb 1995
£53,250
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 23 Oct 2024
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £228,000
sale date: 24 Jun 2022
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £228,000
sale date: 9 Nov 2018
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 2 Nov 2018
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 6 Jan 2015

Data Sources

The property at 55 The Vale, Basildon, SS16 4RL appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Jul 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Nov 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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