# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (SS12 9AG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 21 HEYBRIDGE DRIVE, WICKFORD, ESSEX SS12 9AG | | Price | £310,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Floor area | 98 m² | | Last sold | £330,000 Mar 2016 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 02/11/2025 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £666/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,535 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£35) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0778-3908-7209-4705-3930) ## Description GUIDE PRICE £300,000 TO £315,000. Located on the ever popular Wick Meadows development is this extended three bedroom family home. Having been RECENTLY RE-DECORATED THROUGHOUT, the property boasts spacious accommodation to the ground floor with three receptions rooms, modern fitted kitchen and ground floor cloakroom. Within walking distance to Wickford town centre and mainline railway station to London. Viewing advised.Entrance Via obscure glazed door to; Inner Hallway Laminate wood flooring, staircase to first floor landing, radiator to side and doors to; Ground Floor Cloakroom Obscure double glazed window to side, low level flushing w.c and vinyl flooring. Kitchen 8'2 (2.49m) x7'11 (2.41m) Textured ceiling, range of eye and base level units with rolled edge work surface, tiled splash backs, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, space and plumbing for appliances, integrated four ring gas hob and electric oven, double radiator to front and wall mounted boiler system, open plan to; Breakfast Room 11'8 (3.56m) x 7'11 (2.41m) Double glazed window to rear, double radiator to rear, obscure double glazed door to side and laminate wood flooring. Lounge 15'2 (4.62m)x 14'7 (4.44m) max Textured and coved ceiling, double glazed window to front, double radiator to rear, under stairs storage cupboard and laminate wood flooring. Dining Room 11'1 (3.38m) x 7'10 (2.39m) Textured ceiling, double glazed window to rear and double radiator to rear. First Floor Landing Textured ceiling, newly fitted carpet, loft hatch, double glazed window to front, built in airing cupboard and doors to; Bedroom One 12'9 (3.89m) x 8'9 (2.67m) Textured ceiling, newly fitted carpet, double glazed window to rear and radiator to rear. Bedroom Two 10'3 (3.12m) x 8'2 (2.49m) Textured ceiling, newly fitted carpet,double glazed window to rear and radiator to rear. Bedroom Three 7'9 (2.36m) x 6'3 (1.91m) Textured ceiling, newly fitted carpet, double glazed window to front and radiator to front. Bathroom Textured ceiling, obscure double glazed window to side, part tiled walls, panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, wall mounted electric shower unit, pedestal wash hand basin, low level flushing w.c, chrome towel rail and vinyl flooring. Rear Garden Majority laid to lawn with fencing to boundaries and gated side access. Exterior The front of the property provides off street parking Garage Located in a nearby block. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/62572304/1228633) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/62572304/1228635) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/62572304/1228644) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/62572304/1228645) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/62572304/1228650) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/62572304/1228655) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/62572304/1228658) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/62572304/1228663) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/62572304/1228667) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/62572304/1228671) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/62572304/1228674) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/62572304/1228681) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/62572304/1228685) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/62572304/1228687) - Floorplan 1 - ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/62572304/1228690) - Floorplan 2 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/62572304/1228692) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 21 HEYBRIDGE DRIVE, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS12 9AG | £330,000 | 18/03/2016 | Detached | | 21 HEYBRIDGE DRIVE, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS12 9AG | £93,500 | 07/12/1999 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 LANGENHOE, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS12 9BE | £355,000 | 18/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 22 HORKESLEY WAY, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS12 9AW | £350,000 | 20/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 8 HEYBRIDGE DRIVE, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS12 9AG | £400,000 | 03/12/2024 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 39 HEYBRIDGE DRIVE, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS12 9AG | £447,000 | 28/03/2024 | Detached | | 6A HILLWOOD GROVE, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS11 8BE | £268,000 | 01/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 20 LANGENHOE, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS12 9BE | £327,500 | 13/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 3 BANNISTER GREEN, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS12 9AB | £420,000 | 13/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 25 HORKESLEY WAY, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS12 9AW | £300,000 | 12/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 30 SUTCLIFFE CLOSE, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS12 9DE | £320,000 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 6 HEYBRIDGE DRIVE, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS12 9AG | £470,000 | 04/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 18 DOESHILL DRIVE, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS12 9RD | £370,000 | 20/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 15 HEYBRIDGE DRIVE, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS12 9AG | £340,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced | | 57 WEST BEECH AVENUE, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS11 8AJ | £435,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 35 BROAD OAKS, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS12 9BQ | £470,000 | 04/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 8 DOESHILL DRIVE, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS12 9RD | £307,000 | 02/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 19 HORKESLEY WAY, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS12 9AW | £351,051 | 26/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 18 HORKESLEY WAY, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS12 9AW | £360,500 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 11 PEBMARSH DRIVE, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS12 9AU | £322,500 | 23/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 20 RODING WAY, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS12 9BB | £380,000 | 19/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 1 BEAZLEY END, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS12 9BG | £300,000 | 26/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 27 BROAD OAKS, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS12 9BQ | £365,000 | 14/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 29 HEYBRIDGE DRIVE, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS12 9AG | £407,000 | 08/04/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 6 HEYBRIDGE DRIVE, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS12 9AG | £365,000 | 04/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 60 RODING WAY, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS12 9BB | £360,000 | 25/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 5 NAYLAND CLOSE, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS12 9AR | £362,500 | 20/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 3 INGRAVE CLOSE, WICKFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS12 9HU | £390,000 | 10/12/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £404,833 (6 sales) **Area average:** £355,703 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £393,521 (24 Semi-detached, SS12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -21.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Basildon). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,269/mo - **Realistic:** £1,410/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,551/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South West Essex (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,197/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Terraced House, Mendip Close, SS11 | £1,895/mo | 3 | 0.25 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Bungalow, Glebe Road, SS11 | £1,850/mo | 3 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Knox Court, SS12 | £1,895/mo | 3 | 0.5 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,880/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.61% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £236,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £189,500 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,895/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 13.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £460/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 6.1% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,163/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 12.2% - **10y growth:** 37.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Basildon; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.2% - **5y growth (index):** 15% - **10y growth (index):** 38.2% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)