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About

Basildon is a district located in Essex, within the East of England. It was developed as a post-war new town in the 1940s and 1950s to accommodate London’s overspill population. The area is known for its mix of residential neighborhoods, industrial estates, and green spaces, including Basildon Park and the nearby Langdon Hills Country Park. The town center features shopping facilities, leisure centers, and transport links, including a railway station connecting to London Fenchurch Street.

The district has a mix of urban and suburban areas, with a focus on housing and commercial development. Basildon is home to several business parks, contributing to its local economy. The area also has cultural landmarks like the Towngate Theatre and the Eastgate Shopping Centre. While primarily residential, Basildon retains pockets of rural landscape, offering a balance between town and country living.

Area overview

On average Basildon has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Basildon is £47,051 per year. There are 59 schools in Basildon: 46 primary (9 Outstanding and 33 Good) and 9 secondary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
20.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Basildon Population
187,571
Population density
1,705.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
154,045
82.13%
Other White
8,326
4.44%
African
6,402
3.41%
Indian
3,855
2.06%
Other Asian
1,812
0.97%
Total population: 187,567

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
25,268
33.09%
Owns outright
23,029
30.16%
Social rents from council
10,563
13.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
9,762
12.78%
Other social rented
5,650
7.4%
Total households: 76,363

Property prices in Basildon

Based on 2,100 recent sales, the median property price is £360,250 in Basildon area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £15,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Basildon 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached473£580,000
Flats292£212,000
Semi-Detached590£400,000
Terraced745£326,000

10 years median price trend in Basildon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Basildon.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.