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Merricks Lane, SS16 Basildon. Sold prices

7 registered sales on Merricks Lane since May 2024, dominated by terraced houses (71% of activity). Average sale price £279,457. That's 25% below the SS16 area average of £370,554.

Sales activity on Merricks Lane

Average sale price

£279,457

7 sales total

Median sale price

£300,000

Range £205,000 – £325,000

Last 12 months

£284,050

4 sales since Jan 2024

vs SS16 average

25% below

SS16 avg £370,554

Property type mix

  • Semi-detached1 sale (14%)
  • Terraced5 sales (71%)
  • Flat / maisonette1 sale (14%)

Tenure: 71% freehold, 29% leasehold

Quarterly activity

  • 2024-Q2
    2 · £260,000
  • 2025-Q1
    1 · £300,000
  • 2025-Q2
    1 · £325,000
  • 2025-Q3
    2 · £248,100
  • 2026-Q1
    1 · £315,000

Each bar shows the average sale price for the quarter, scaled against the highest quarter on this street.

Merricks Lane on the map

Every registered sale on Merricks Lane, plotted on an Ordnance Survey map. Tap a pin for the price, property type and sale date. Locations are shown at postcode level, so pins sit close to the property rather than on the exact doorstep.

Sold-price data: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Map: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026. Postcode locations via postcodes.io.

Most recent registered sales

SoldAddressTypeTenurePrice
10 Feb 202644SS16 4RTTerracedfreehold£315,000
29 Aug 202536SS16 4RTTerracedfreehold£276,700
26 Aug 202510SS16 4RSSemi-detachedleasehold£219,500
25 Jun 202554SS16 4RTTerracedfreehold£325,000
12 Feb 202562SS16 4RTTerracedfreehold£300,000
6 Jun 202450SS16 4RTTerracedfreehold£315,000
3 May 202412SS16 4RSFlat / maisonetteleasehold£205,000

What Merricks Lane is like

Merricks Lane is mostly terraced, making up 71% of recorded sales, with a mix of other property types alongside.

Tenure is mixed: 71% freehold, 29% leasehold.

Sold prices have ranged from £205,000 to £325,000, with a median of £300,000. Over the last 12 months the average has been £284,050 across 4 sales.

The area around it: Langdon Hills & Lee Chapel (SS16)

SS16 is the most sought-after of the four Basildon postcodes. Langdon Hills, Lee Chapel North, Lee Chapel South and the western fringe of Bowers Gifford. You get the highest point in south Essex (Langdon Hills ridge), the best-regarded schools in the district, and consistent price premiums over SS13/14/15.

Getting to London

Laindon (main) / Basildon (alternative) on the c2c (Shoeburyness to Fenchurch Street). ~35 minutes from Laindon, ~33 minutes from Basildon to London. Most of SS16 is a 10–15 minute drive from either Laindon or Basildon station. Few residents walk..

Nearby schools

  • The James Hornsby School (Secondary)
  • Langdon Hills Primary (Primary)
  • Lee Chapel Primary (Primary)

Good for

  • Families moving for the schools. Especially Langdon Hills Primary catchment
  • Buyers upgrading from a SS14 semi to a SS16 detached
  • Anyone who wants country park and ridge views with a 35-minute London commute

Worth knowing

Stock is consistently thin. Good homes often go to sealed bids. Be buyer-ready

Full SS16 area guide: Langdon Hills & Lee Chapel →

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Merricks Lane in context. SS16 Basildon

Across SS16 (Langdon Hills & Lee Chapel), 966 properties have been registered as sold since March 2016 at an average of £370,554. Merricks Lane ranks below that average.

See the full SS16 area guide →

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Common questions about Merricks Lane

What is the average sold price on Merricks Lane, SS16 Basildon?+

The average sold price on Merricks Lane is £279,457, based on 7 registered sales since May 2024. The median is £300,000, and individual sales have ranged from £205,000 to £325,000. Figures are from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

What types of homes are on Merricks Lane?+

Merricks Lane is mostly terraced houses (71% of recorded sales). Across all registered sales the mix is 0% detached, 14% semi-detached, 71% terraced and 14% flats or maisonettes, and 71% of sales were freehold.

How does Merricks Lane compare to the rest of SS16?+

Merricks Lane is 25% below the SS16 area average of £370,554 (Langdon Hills & Lee Chapel). That comparison uses every registered sale in both, from HM Land Registry.

Have house prices on Merricks Lane gone up?+

Comparing the average sale price in 2024 (£260,000) with 2026 (£315,000), prices on Merricks Lane have risen by around 21%. These are small annual sample sizes, so treat the direction as a guide rather than a precise figure.

How do I find out what my home on Merricks Lane is worth today?+

Sold prices show what nearby homes have changed hands for, not what yours is worth today. ValuQ gives Basildon homeowners free, side-by-side valuations from competing local agents, so you see the full range rather than one agent's number. It is free, and you stay anonymous until you choose to connect with an agent.