Merricks Lane - SS16 4RS
Key Postcode Insights
SS16 4RS is a residential postcode situated on Merricks Lane, Basildon, SS16 with 12 addresses.
It ranks as the 194th largest and 75th most expensive of the 636 postcodes in the SS16 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 12 properties: 12 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £202,171
- 10 Year change
- up 13.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,173pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 39.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £306/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.0%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
SS16 4RS is a residential postcode situated on Merricks Lane, Basildon, SS16 with 12 addresses.
It ranks as the 194th largest and 75th most expensive of the 636 postcodes in the SS16 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 12 properties: 12 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £202,171
- 10 Year change
- up 13.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,173pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 39.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £306/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.0%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin SS16 4RS
- 2 Merricks Lane
Building | 2 Flats
- 4 Merricks Lane
Building | 2 Flats
- 6 Merricks Lane
Building | 2 Flats
- 8 Merricks Lane
Building | 2 Flats
- 10 Merricks Lane
Building | 2 Flats
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in SS16 4RS sold for £219,500 on 26th August 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 1.2%.
The current average value in the postcode is £202,171.
The SS16 4RS Sales Market has increased by 13.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.7% | £202,171 |
| June 2025 | -0.6% | £205,660 |
| June 2024 | -0.9% | £206,916 |
| June 2023 | -1.5% | £208,864 |
| June 2022 | 8.9% | £211,983 |
| June 2021 | 3.9% | £194,683 |
| June 2020 | 1.8% | £187,462 |
| June 2019 | -0.2% | £184,214 |
| June 2018 | -0.2% | £184,605 |
| June 2017 | 4.2% | £185,022 |
| June 2016 | 17% | £177,544 |
| June 2015 | 12.2% | £151,707 |
| June 2014 | 8.5% | £135,250 |
| June 2013 | 2.4% | £124,613 |
| June 2012 | -0.4% | £121,694 |
| June 2011 | -1.1% | £122,180 |
| June 2010 | 7.3% | £123,508 |
| June 2009 | -15.4% | £115,142 |
| June 2008 | -0.3% | £136,175 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £136,548 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,173.
The SS16 4RS Rental Market has increased by 39.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3% | £1,173pcm |
| June 2025 | 2.7% | £1,139pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.6% | £1,109pcm |
| June 2023 | 9.6% | £1,021pcm |
| June 2022 | 4.1% | £932pcm |
| June 2021 | 3.6% | £895pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.2% | £864pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.2% | £854pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.7% | £843pcm |
| June 2017 | -0.6% | £837pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.9% | £842pcm |
| June 2015 | 5.7% | £811pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.7% | £767pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.5% | £739pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.2% | £728pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.5% | £727pcm |
| June 2010 | 2.9% | £709pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.5% | £690pcm |
| June 2008 | 4.7% | £730pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £697pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 26th August 2025 for £219,500 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 1.2%. The postcode has had a total of 18 sales since 1995.
SS16 4RS has seen 2 sales in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Aug 2025£219,500 | 2 Bed Flat10, Merricks Lane, Basildon, SS16 4RS10, Merricks Lane, Basildon, SS16 4RS
- Sold May 2024£205,000 | 2 Bed Flat12, Merricks Lane, Basildon, SS16 4RS12, Merricks Lane, Basildon, SS16 4RS
- Sold Feb 2016£145,000 | 2 Bed Flat2, Merricks Lane, Basildon, SS16 4RS2, Merricks Lane, Basildon, SS16 4RS
- Sold Nov 2007£140,000 | 2 Bed Flat10, Merricks Lane, Basildon, SS16 4RS10, Merricks Lane, Basildon, SS16 4RS
- Sold Nov 2006£115,000 | 2 Bed Flat6A, Merricks Lane, Basildon, SS16 4RS6A, Merricks Lane, Basildon, SS16 4RS
Nearby Postcodes
SS16 4RS is the 194th largest and the 75th most expensive postcode out of the 636 postcodes in the SS16 area.
- SS16 4RU, Creek View, Basildon, SS16SS16 4RU8 Addresses|68 m away
- SS16 4RX, Goldings Crescent, Basildon, SS16SS16 4RX47 Addresses|103 m away
- SS16 4SS, Clover Close, Basildon, SS16SS16 4SS13 Addresses|140 m away
- SS16 4RY, Goldings Crescent, Basildon, SS16SS16 4RY30 Addresses|159 m away
- SS16 4SP, Wharf Lane, Basildon, SS16SS16 4SP1 Addresses|178 m away
Property Types
- 12 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- mid-century flat (12)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 11 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (9)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Feb 2023£330,000 | 3 Bed House26, Merricks Lane, Basildon, SS16 4RT26, Merricks Lane, Basildon, SS16 4RT
- Sold Jun 2025£325,000 | 3 Bed House54, Merricks Lane, Basildon, SS16 4RT54, Merricks Lane, Basildon, SS16 4RT
- Sold Dec 2022£321,000 | 3 Bed House64, Merricks Lane, Basildon, SS16 4RT64, Merricks Lane, Basildon, SS16 4RT
Schools Nearby
- Ryedene Primary and Nursery School400 m away
- Vange Primary School and Nursery900 m away
- Bardfield Academy900 m away
- The Basildon Upper Academy1.9 km away
- The Basildon Lower Academy1.9 km away
- Woodlands School2.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to SS16 4RS is Pitsea station, which is 1.5 kilometres away.
- Pitsea|1.5 km away
- Basildon|2.4 km away
- Laindon|4.5 km away
- Benfleet|5.5 km away