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Billericay Tye Common

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 moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Billericay Tye Common Population

8,064

Population density

1,513.1 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,259

90.03%

Other White

257

3.19%

Indian

0.91%

Irish

0.86%

Other Asian

0.78%

Total population: 8,063

Economics

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

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

Other forms of private rent

1.63%

Total households: 3,435

Property prices in Billericay Tye Common

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Billericay Tye Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,000 up to £1,485,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Billericay Tye Common over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	19	£235,000	£137,400	£161,500	£278,750	£413,520
Terraced	13	£412,000	£324,200	£390,000	£450,000	£626,000
Detached	41	£705,000	£515,000	£595,000	£862,500	£1,150,000
Semi-Detached	48	£477,500	£387,845	£435,000	£550,250	£744,250

10 years median price trend in Billericay Tye Common

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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