38, Methersgate, SS14 2LT

38 Methersgate is a 106 m² / 1,141 sq ft terraced home in Basildon. It sold for £128,000 in August 2002. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £451k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £365k to £450k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 4 August 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Aug 2002 £128,000 40.0% 37.7%
Feb 1997 £19,950 na na
Internal area
106 square metres (1,141 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £1,207 per square metre (£112 per square foot) in Aug 2002. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £4,254 per square metre (£395 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Aug 2002 £128,000 £1,208 £450,914 £4,254
Feb 1997 £19,950 £188 £162,928 £1,537

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 106 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 £450,914. 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 £3,440 and £4,250 per square metre (£319 and £394 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 106 m², this implies a valuation between £365,000 and £450,000. 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
3
Type
Terrace
Council tax band
C
Plot size
458 square metres (4,930 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
EPC Inspections
Summary:
01 July 2026 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Mid-Terrace House , has 5 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
106 sqm (1,141 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

38 Methersgate 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 £450,914.
  • Based on an internal area of 106 m² and recent prices in Basildon, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £365,000 to £450,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 38 Methersgate last sold for £128,000 in August 2002.

HouseMetric shows 38 Methersgate as 106 m² (1,141 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 3 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 01 July 2026. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 38 Methersgate was in council tax band C. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

38 Methersgate is in postcode SS14 2LT, in Basildon. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Methersgate, SS14 2LT 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 4 August 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.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.