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Billericay Tye Common

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About

Billericay Tye Common is a designated Local Nature Reserve situated on the northern edge of Basildon. The area comprises a mix of open grassland, scattered scrub, and woodland, providing a significant green space within the urban district. Its landscape is shaped by historical common land use, which has influenced the flora and fauna found there today. The common supports a variety of wildlife, including bird species and invertebrates that thrive in this habitat.

The site features a network of informal footpaths used by walkers and dog owners. A specific and notable aspect is the presence of ancient hedgerows that demarcate parts of the common, some of which are believed to be medieval in origin. Management of the grassland involves seasonal grazing to maintain its ecological value. This creates a changing mosaic of vegetation throughout the year, contributing to the area's character as a quiet, semi-natural retreat.

Area overview

On average Billericay Tye Common has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Billericay Tye Common is £69,758 per year. There are 5 schools in Billericay Tye Common: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Billericay Tye Common is home to around 8,064 people, with a population density of about 1,513.1 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Billericay Tye Common Population
8,064
Population density
1,513.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.07(-30%)
Shoplifting
8.18(+20%)
Other crime
4.09(+109%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.09(-36%)
Other theft
3.97(-27%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,259
90.03%
Other White
257
3.19%
Indian
73
0.91%
Irish
69
0.86%
Other Asian
63
0.78%
Total population: 8,063

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,051
31.09%
Level 3 (A level)
1,238
18.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,055
15.99%
No qualifications
1,011
15.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
727
11.02%
Total 16+ residents: 6,596

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,677
48.82%
Owns with a mortgage
1,193
34.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
271
7.89%
Social rents from council
206
6%
Other forms of private rent
56
1.63%
Total households: 3,435

Property prices in Billericay Tye Common

Median price£520,000
Price per sq ft£496
Sales (last 12 months)116
Typical range (middle 50%)£410K – £684K

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 (about £496 per square foot) in Billericay Tye Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,000 up to £1,485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Billericay Tye Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached45£730,000£506
Semi-Detached48£487,500£495
Terraced8£392,500£434
Flats15£260,000£476

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Billericay Tye Common

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Billericay Tye Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£626,250£265,000£425,000£355,000
2017£630,000£200,000£426,000£310,000
2018£670,000£292,000£410,000£352,500
2019£665,000£330,000£420,000£353,000
2020£666,250£225,000£437,500£366,500
2021£690,000£250,000£460,000£350,000
2022£707,500£319,995£500,000£405,000
2023£685,000£250,000£457,500£401,000
2024£677,500£180,000£421,000£421,000
2025£740,000£270,100£485,000£410,000
2026£556,250£254,500£457,000£395,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Billericay Tye Common.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Billericay Tye Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£379£417£411£418
2017£427£358£408£418
2018£391£428£421£379
2019£409£519£418£367
2020£459£410£434£375
2021£474£476£450£471
2022£513£476£492£501
2023£536£398£522£439
2024£508£382£480£453
2025£504£487£496£442
2026£508£409£515£409
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Billericay Tye Common.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Billericay Tye Common in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.