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Felmore & Bowers Gifford

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About

Felmore & Bowers Gifford is a residential area located in the eastern part of Basildon, Essex. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is situated near the A13, providing easy access to central Basildon and nearby towns like Southend-on-Sea. Local amenities include convenience stores, a primary school, and several parks, offering basic services for residents.

The area is bordered by open countryside, with Bowers Gifford retaining a more rural feel compared to Felmore. The nearby Bowers Marsh, part of the RSPB nature reserve, provides green space for walking and wildlife spotting. Public transport links include bus routes connecting to Basildon town centre and Pitsea railway station. The area is quiet, with a focus on family living, and lacks major commercial or entertainment hubs.

Area overview

On average Felmore & Bowers Gifford has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Felmore & Bowers Gifford is £43,000 per year. There are 2 schools in Felmore & Bowers Gifford: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Felmore & Bowers Gifford Population
8,546
Population density
681.6 per km²

Demographics

British
7,041
82.42%
Other White
400
4.68%
African
354
4.14%
Indian
82
0.96%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
82
0.96%
Total population: 8,543

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
1,180
33.57%
Owns outright
893
25.41%
Social rents from council
523
14.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
494
14.05%
Shared ownership
207
5.89%
Total households: 3,515

Property prices in Felmore & Bowers Gifford

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Felmore & Bowers Gifford area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £860,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£465,000
Flats17£228,000
Semi-Detached22£334,000
Terraced30£287,500

10 years price trend in Felmore & Bowers Gifford

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.