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3 GAYNESFORD

BASILDON, ESSEX SS16 5SH

3 beds 2 baths 1,335 sq ft Listed 4 Apr 2025 (-485d)

£500,000

Guide Price

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# 3 bedroom link detached house for sale (SS16 5SH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 3 GAYNESFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX SS16 5SH |
| Price | £500,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | E |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 124 m² |
| Last sold | £507,500 Aug 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 09/08/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £1,678/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2737-5228-6200-0870-9292)

## Description

GUIDE PRICE £500,000 - £525,000 AVAILABLE WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN!

Welcome to this charming and spacious three-bedroom link-detached house located in the sought-after area of Lee Chapel South, Gaynesford, SS16. Perfectly positioned for both convenience and comfort, this property is just a stone’s throw from the outstanding OFSTED-rated primary school, making it an ideal family home.

As you enter, you’re greeted by a welcoming porch and entrance hall, leading to a separate hall that connects seamlessly to the garage. The ground floor offers a practical layout with a convenient downstairs W.C. The generous lounge is perfect for relaxation, while the separate dining room offers flexible living space that could easily be transformed into a fourth bedroom, depending on your needs.

The kitchen is a great space for culinary creativity, and the entire ground floor flows effortlessly, offering a balance of function and style. Upstairs, you'll find three well-proportioned bedrooms, all with plenty of natural light. The main family bathroom completes the first floor, offering a clean and modern space for all your family’s needs.

The property also benefits from a private driveway, offering off-road parking, as well as the added bonus of a garage for extra storage or a workshop space.

Ideally located for easy access to Basildon Hospital, Basildon Station, and the vibrant town center, this home is perfectly placed for those needing both convenience and a peaceful retreat. Whether you're commuting for work or enjoying the local amenities, everything you need is within reach.

The home additionally boasts an approximately 70 foot rear garden with a further bonus of this being south facing.

With its blend of practicality, spacious living areas, and superb location, this home is sure to appeal to a wide range of buyers. Don't miss out – book your viewing today!

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/160279607/1569199) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/160279607/1569200) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #2898472
- **Address:** 3 Gaynesford, BASILDON, SS16 5SH
- **Certificate Issued:** 25/07/2005
- **Work Completed:** 28/06/2005
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 GAYNESFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS16 5SH | £507,500 | 19/08/2025 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 30 SPORHAMS, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS16 5TT | £740,000 | 10/02/2025 | Detached |
| 86 GAYNESFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS16 5SG | £430,000 | 21/01/2025 | Detached |
| 13 FLETCHERS, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS16 5TU | £685,000 | 20/12/2022 | Detached |
| 145 THE KNARES, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS16 5SJ | £585,000 | 19/12/2022 | Detached |
| 5 LEYSINGS, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS16 5SL | £526,000 | 21/11/2022 | Detached |
| 1 BOTELERS, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS16 5SE | £605,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| 1 SPORHAMS, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS16 5TS | £660,000 | 05/07/2022 | Detached |
| 75 GAYNESFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS16 5SG | £625,000 | 01/07/2022 | Detached |
| 6 FLETCHERS, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS16 5TU | £570,000 | 12/05/2022 | Detached |
| 22 FLETCHERS, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS16 5TU | £770,000 | 22/10/2021 | Detached |
| 14 GAYNESFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS16 5SQ | £575,000 | 25/09/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £615,545 (11 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £603,868 (32 Detached, SS16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -17.2%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Basildon). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,274/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,416/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,558/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, Roodegate, SS14 | £1,595/mo | 3 | 0.94 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Roodegate, SS14 | £1,595/mo | 3 | 0.94 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,595/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £199,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £159,500

*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 £1,595/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 26.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-559/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.6%

*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:** £4,032/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 1.7%
- **10y growth:** 39.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Basildon; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 13.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 34.1%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

124 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£507,500 Aug 2025

Price per m²

£4,032/m²

Local average

£603,868 (-17.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (25,680 of 33,755)

Street crime

331 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Three Bedroom
No Onward Chain
Lee Chapel South
Freehold
Downstairs W.C
Combi Circa 1 Year Old
Garage + Driveway
Close To Lee Chapel Primary School

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

GUIDE PRICE £500,000 - £525,000 AVAILABLE WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN!

Welcome to this charming and spacious three-bedroom link-detached house located in the sought-after area of Lee Chapel South, Gaynesford, SS16. Perfectly positioned for both convenience and comfort, this property is just a stone’s throw from the outstanding OFSTED-rated primary school, making it an ideal family home.

As you enter, you’re greeted by a welcoming porch and entrance hall, leading to a separate hall that connects seamlessly to the garage. The ground floor offers a practical layout with a convenient downstairs W.C. The generous lounge is perfect for relaxation, while the separate dining room offers flexible living space that could easily be transformed into a fourth bedroom, depending on your needs.

The kitchen is a great space for culinary creativity, and the entire ground floor flows effortlessly, offering a balance of function and style. Upstairs, you'll find three well-proportioned bedrooms, all with plenty of natural light. The main family bathroom completes the first floor, offering a clean and modern space for all your family’s needs.

The property also benefits from a private driveway, offering off-road parking, as well as the added bonus of a garage for extra storage or a workshop space.

Ideally located for easy access to Basildon Hospital, Basildon Station, and the vibrant town center, this home is perfectly placed for those needing both convenience and a peaceful retreat. Whether you're commuting for work or enjoying the local amenities, everything you need is within reach.

The home additionally boasts an approximately 70 foot rear garden with a further bonus of this being south facing.

With its blend of practicality, spacious living areas, and superb location, this home is sure to appeal to a wide range of buyers. Don't miss out – book your viewing today!

Listed by

Basildon

Spicerhaart

Reference: 160279607

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 10/08/2023

Expiry date: 09/08/2033

Current heating cost: £1,678/year

Potential heating cost: £1,489/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #2898472

Property Details

Street: 3 Gaynesford

Town: BASILDON

Postcode: SS16 5SH

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 25/07/2005

Work Completed: 28/06/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	19/08/2025 (11 months ago)	£507,500	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
30 SPORHAMS, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS16 5TT	£740,000	10/02/2025	Detached
86 GAYNESFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS16 5SG	£430,000	21/01/2025	Detached
13 FLETCHERS, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS16 5TU	£685,000	20/12/2022	Detached
145 THE KNARES, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS16 5SJ	£585,000	19/12/2022	Detached
5 LEYSINGS, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS16 5SL	£526,000	21/11/2022	Detached
1 BOTELERS, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS16 5SE	£605,000	29/07/2022	Detached
1 SPORHAMS, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS16 5TS	£660,000	05/07/2022	Detached
75 GAYNESFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS16 5SG	£625,000	01/07/2022	Detached
6 FLETCHERS, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS16 5TU	£570,000	12/05/2022	Detached
22 FLETCHERS, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS16 5TU	£770,000	22/10/2021	Detached
14 GAYNESFORD, BASILDON, ESSEX, SS16 5SQ	£575,000	25/09/2021	Detached

Area average: £615,545 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 1.7%

10y growth 39.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Basildon. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -1.3%

5y (index) 13.4%

10y (index) 34.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Basildon. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,274/mo

Realistic £1,416/mo

Optimistic £1,558/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Basildon.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South West Essex: £1,197/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SS16 5SH

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Botelers	0.1 miles
Shop	M&S Simply Food	0.5 miles
Shop	WHSmith	0.5 miles
Train station	Basildon	0.7 miles
Train station	Laindon	0.9 miles
Hospital	Southend University Hospital	10.6 miles
University	University of Greenwich	11.3 miles
University	University of Essex	11.7 miles
Hospital	Jasmine Centre	11.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	144
Shoplifting	44
Anti-social behaviour	29
Public order	28
Criminal damage and arson	21
Other theft	18
Drugs	13
Vehicle crime	10
Burglary	9
Other crime	8
Theft from the person	3
Bicycle theft	2
Possession of weapons	1
Robbery	1
Total incidents	331

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Lee Chapel Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Outstanding — 15 Jan 2024
St Anne Line Catholic Junior School	Primary	0.6 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
St Anne Line Catholic Infant School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 21 Jan 2014
Woodlands School	Secondary	0.6 miles	Good — 19 Apr 2018
Janet Duke Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 21 Sep 2022

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, Roodegate, SS14	£1,595/mo	3	0.94 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Roodegate, SS14	£1,595/mo	3	0.94 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,595/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.32%

Max investor price (0.8%) £199,375

Target investor price (1%) £159,500

Gross yield 3.8%

Cost-to-rent ratio 26.1×

Monthly cashflow £-559/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -4.6%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).

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