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 91 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 £47,067 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
91
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
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
Christian
87,239
46.51%
No religion
82,780
44.13%
Not answered
9,798
5.22%
Muslim
3,381
1.8%
Hindu
2,326
1.24%
Total population: 187,571
Level 4+ (Degree)
36,541
24.58%
No qualifications
30,827
20.74%
Level 3 (A level)
25,316
17.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24,489
16.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19,440
13.08%
Total 16+ residents: 148,663
Employed
87,012
58.53%
Retired
30,890
20.78%
Looking after home or family
8,233
5.54%
Long-term sick or disabled
5,872
3.95%
Student
5,341
3.59%
Total 16+ residents: 148,662
Housing
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
Terraced
24,924
32.64%
Semi-detached
20,264
26.54%
Detached
16,660
21.82%
Purpose-built flat
13,183
17.26%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
489
0.64%
Total households: 76,362
Property prices in Basildon
Based on 2,060 recent sales, the median property price is £357,500 in Basildon area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £15,000,000.
