8, Merricks Lane, SS16 4RS

8 Merricks Lane is a 60 m² / 646 sq ft semi-detached home in Basildon. It sold for £86,000 in April 2004. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £215k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £190k to £251k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 1 June 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Apr 2004 £86,000 18.8% 17.3%
May 1999 £37,000 4.4% 2.1%
Jan 1996 £32,000 na na
Internal area
60 square metres (646 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £1,433 per square metre (£133 per square foot) in Apr 2004. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £3,591 per square metre (£334 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Apr 2004 £86,000 £1,433 £215,463 £3,591
May 1999 £37,000 £617 £207,148 £3,452
Jan 1996 £32,000 £533 £258,537 £4,309

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 60 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £215,463. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Basildon are now selling for between £3,160 and £4,190 per square metre (£293 and £389 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 60 m², this implies a valuation between £190,000 and £251,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
2
Type
Semi-detached
Council tax band
A
Company ownership
Title number
EX422761
Tenure
Leasehold/other
Title address
8 Merricks Lane, Basildon
Owner
MORE HOMES WALTHAM FOREST LLP (Company reference number: OC421986)
Proprietor address: Unit 1390, Montpellier Court, Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth, Gloucester GL3 4AH
Ownership record added to Land Registry's corporate ownership dataset 10 Jan 2019
Title number
EX989125
Tenure
Leasehold/other
Title address
8 Merricks Lane, Basildon
Owner
PLEXUS UK (FIRST PROJECT) LIMITED (Company reference number: 03311700)
Proprietor address: Unit 1390, Montpellier Court, Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth, Gloucester GL3 4AH
Ownership record added to Land Registry's corporate ownership dataset 08 May 2019
Archived listings
History:
Archived rental listing for 8 Merricks Lane. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 09/10/2012. It last appeared Oct 2012.
Photos:

There are 5 archived estate agent listing photos for 8 Merricks Lane.

Photos for 8 Merricks Lane
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
Social housing indicators

This property has been flagged on the basis of:

  • Land Registry records the owner as Plexus UK (First Project) Limited (a Regulator of Social Housing registered provider).
EPC Inspections
Summary:
30 August 2024 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
None of the above
Tenure:
Private rental
Property type:
1st floor flat in an apartment block with 1 storeys , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
60 sqm (646 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: (another dwelling above). Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
27 May 2013 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
None of the above
Tenure:
Private rental
Property type:
1st floor flat in an apartment block with 1 storeys , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
61 sqm (657 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: (another dwelling above). Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
30 April 2009 - energy performance certificate grade D
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Private rental
Property type:
None , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
67 sqm (721 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Frequently asked questions

8 Merricks Lane is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £215,463.
  • Based on an internal area of 60 m² and recent prices in Basildon, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £190,000 to £251,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 8 Merricks Lane last sold for £86,000 in April 2004.

HouseMetric shows 8 Merricks Lane as 60 m² (646 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 2 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is D, from an inspection dated 30 August 2024. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 8 Merricks Lane was in council tax band A. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

8 Merricks Lane is in postcode SS16 4RS, in Basildon. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Merricks Lane, SS16 4RS or analysis of the Basildon property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 June 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

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