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Basildon Central & Pipps Hill

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About

The Basildon Central and Pipps Hill area forms a core part of the town's commercial and retail landscape. The district centres around the Eastgate Shopping Centre and the adjoining town square, providing a concentration of major chain stores and service outlets. To the north, the Pipps Hill Retail Park offers a more expansive format for larger home and DIY stores, creating a significant retail hub. This zone is primarily defined by its functional purpose, with a layout designed for accessibility and volume.

Immediately to the west of the retail parks, the landscape transitions into the residential neighbourhoods of Langdon Hills. The area's topography is gently rolling, a characteristic feature of this part of Essex. A notable local landmark is the distinctively curved, multi-storey car park adjacent to the Eastgate Centre, a prominent feature of the town's central skyline.

Area overview

On average Basildon Central & Pipps Hill has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 205 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 41.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Basildon Central & Pipps Hill is £48,368 per year. There are 4 schools in Basildon Central & Pipps Hill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Basildon Central & Pipps Hill is home to around 9,613 people, with a population density of about 2,891.8 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
205
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
41.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Basildon Central & Pipps Hill Population
9,613
Population density
2,891.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
94.46(+204%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.66(+226%)
Shoplifting
23.72(+234%)
Public order
21.74(+318%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.79(+178%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,711
69.84%
Other White
822
8.55%
African
628
6.54%
Indian
180
1.87%
Other Asian
179
1.86%
Total population: 9,609

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,883
25.53%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,612
21.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,165
15.79%
Level 3 (A level)
1,135
15.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
988
13.39%
Total 16+ residents: 7,377

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,055
27.14%
Owns with a mortgage
994
25.57%
Owns outright
740
19.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
612
15.74%
Other social rented
357
9.18%
Total households: 3,887

Property prices in Basildon Central & Pipps Hill

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £291,000 in Basildon Central & Pipps Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £405,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Basildon Central & Pipps Hill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Basildon Central & Pipps Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats17£222,500
Semi-Detached5£380,000
Terraced56£306,000

10 years median price trend in Basildon Central & Pipps Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Basildon Central & Pipps Hill.

All postcodes in Basildon Central & Pipps Hill

SS143AX

Crompton Close

SS143BU

Bentalls

SS140SF

St Martin's

SS141ND

Clickett Hill

SS140LU

St Martin's

SS141HH

East Walk

SS141JE

Great Oaks

SS141LS

Nether Priors

SS141RF

Hockley Road

SS142EA

The Gore

SS143RW

Bentalls

SS166XD

St Martin's

SS141GS

St Martin's

SS141RP

Hockley Road

SS143AR

Miles Gray Road

SS140QT

St Martin's

SS140RY

St Martin's

SS140SS

St Martin's

SS141LF

Tinkler Side

SS142AJ

Neville Shaw

SS143FR

Miles Gray Road

SS141BF

Southernhay

SS141HZ

North Gunnels

SS141RG

Hockley Close

SS140SL

St Martin's

SS141AG

Southernhay

SS141PL

Gordon Road

SS142JE

Clopton Green

SS143AL

Falcon Park

SS143BD

Howard Chase

SS141BY

St Martin's

SS141JT

Long Riding

SS141RD

Long Riding

SS142LE

Moat Field

SS142LH

Honeypot Lane

SS141LJ

Pinmill

SS141QP

Long Riding

SS141QR

Long Riding

SS142ER

Whitmore Way

SS142GA

Goosander Walk

SS142GH

Cormorant Close

SS143AE

Burches

SS156BX

St Martin's

SS140SU

St Martin's

SS140SW

St Martin's

SS141BD

St Martin's

SS141JJ

Eastgate

SS141LT

Nether Priors

SS143BE

Howard Chase

SS143BL

Fryerns

SS143GW

St Martin's

SS143HF

St Martin's

SS140RS

St Martin's

SS140ZY

St Martin's

SS141FG

Southernhay

SS141FT

St Martin's

SS141LY

East Thorpe

SS142FL

Audley Way

SS142HN

Whitmore Way

SS142LT

Methersgate

SS143DQ

Chester Hall Lane

SS143WF

Endeavour Drive

SS141EB

Eastgate Business Centre

SS141NF

Cleveland Road

SS141RR

Herondale

SS141DD

Market Pavement

SS141LE

Tinkler Side

SS142JH

Falkenham Row

SS142LB

Fair Mead

SS140LF

St Martin's

SS141LX

West Thorpe

SS142AB

Audley Way

SS142AW

Audley Way

SS141RS

Long Riding

SS142HB

Whitmore Way

SS143BX

Bentalls

SS142AG

Shortlands

SS142EU

Church Road

SS142JZ

Honeypot Lane

SS142LX

Methersgate

SS143FF

Miles Gray Road

SS143GD

Luckyn Lane

SS141AF

Eastgate Centre

SS141FY

St Martin's

SS141RE

Fairlop Gardens

SS142GP

Dunlin Drive

SS142JG

Falkenham Rise

SS142JW

Tangham Walk

SS165HH

Station Way

SS141GB

Great Oaks

SS142HU

The Upway

SS142NB

Bryn Farm Close

SS143WD

Festival Link

SS140NR

St Martin's

SS140WY

St Martin's

SS141QT

Long Riding

SS141BX

Town Square

SS141FS

Southernhay Close

SS141JZ

Priors Close

SS141QS

Long Riding

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.