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Langdon Hills

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About

Langdon Hills sits on the highest ground in the Basildon district, characterised by its mixture of residential neighbourhoods and significant areas of protected green space. The landscape is defined by the Langdon Hills ridgeline, with residential streets often following the contours of the land. Housing includes a range of post-war developments alongside older, more established properties, set among tree-lined roads and cul-de-sacs.

The area is notable for the Langdon Nature Reserve, a large country park encompassing ancient woodlands, meadows, and the notable One Tree Hill, which offers expansive views across the Thames estuary. This open space provides a distinct contrast to the surrounding urban areas, with local footpaths and bridleways threading through the hills. The presence of the historic St. Mary's Church and the preserved landscapes of the former Langdon Hall estate further define the local character.

Area overview

On average Langdon Hills has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Langdon Hills is £71,585 per year. There are 2 schools in Langdon Hills: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Langdon Hills is home to around 9,044 people, with a population density of about 1,547.4 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Langdon Hills Population
9,044
Population density
1,547.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.9(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.41(-45%)
Vehicle crime
6.19(+41%)
Burglary
3.43(+23%)
Other theft
3.32(-39%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,669
84.78%
Other White
337
3.73%
Indian
243
2.69%
African
182
2.01%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
72
0.8%
Total population: 9,046

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,127
28.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,398
18.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,249
16.95%
No qualifications
1,150
15.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
883
11.99%
Total 16+ residents: 7,367

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,470
41.21%
Owns outright
1,291
36.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
393
11.02%
Social rents from council
230
6.45%
Other social rented
96
2.69%
Total households: 3,567

Property prices in Langdon Hills

Median price£400,000
Price per sq ft£427
Sales (last 12 months)126
Typical range (middle 50%)£280K – £550K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £427 per square foot) in Langdon Hills area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £1,600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Langdon Hills over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached52£597,500£425
Semi-Detached27£360,000£499
Terraced25£330,000£490
Flats22£237,500£382

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Langdon Hills

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Langdon Hills.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£490,000£191,000£315,000£232,500
2017£480,000£179,998£358,750£267,500
2018£495,000£225,500£345,000£275,000
2019£480,000£213,750£345,000£271,000
2020£514,500£216,000£340,000£270,500
2021£532,500£212,250£375,000£295,000
2022£595,000£232,500£443,000£325,000
2023£586,250£238,500£420,000£315,000
2024£570,000£236,500£410,000£325,000
2025£590,000£226,500£400,000£332,500
2026£604,000£310,000£360,000£328,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Langdon Hills.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Langdon Hills.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£367£338£344£288
2017£362£344£332£398
2018£365£351£404£387
2019£367£345£387£409
2020£384£346£429£430
2021£425£375£457£445
2022£430£413£477£515
2023£413£432£485£465
2024£417£381£453£478
2025£422£384£459£532
2026£448£292£497£466
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Langdon Hills.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Langdon Hills in the last year.

All postcodes in Langdon Hills

SS166SN

Wheatfield Way

SS165LR

Blackheath Chase

SS166GJ

Carte Place

SS156TJ

Highview Avenue

SS166DW

Arnold Avenue

SS166GG

Savoy Close

SS166TU

Glenwood Gardens

SS166TW

Worcester Close

SS166RZ

Osterley Drive

SS166TE

Holly Bank

SS166NB

The Firle

SS166BN

Barons Way

SS166BZ

Berry Close

SS166AU

The Badgers

SS166BS

Great Berry Lane

SS166UL

Aylesbury Drive

SS166SU

Bowfell Court

SS166SG

Forest Glade

SS166LE

Kiln Shaw

SS166ES

Burr Close

SS166AR

Heathleigh Drive

SS166LN

Lippits Hill

SS166HB

High Road

SS166LH

Albyns

SS166BF

Florence Way

SS166TS

Meadow View

SS165NX

Lee Chapel Lane

SS166RE

Courtney Park Road

SS166DY

Stafford Green

SS166JQ

Forest Glade

SS165LH

Dry Street

SS166BL

Primrose Close

SS166AQ

Vowler Road

SS166TG

High Bank

SS165LX

Dry Street

SS166UN

Oxford Close

SS166DA

The Durdans

SS166HU

High Road

SS166TJ

Blackthorn Court

SS166SJ

Amersham Avenue

SS165UG

Longwick

SS166JY

Woodgrange Avenue

SS166NY

Ipswich Mews

SS166LW

The Hyde

SS166SS

Lake View

SS166PQ

Torney Close

SS166LL

The Hyde

SS166HH

Corona Road

SS166HD

Alexander Road

SS166NR

Rosecroft Close

SS166UW

Cambridge Close

SS166EY

High Road

SS166SE

Bowfell Drive

SS166HQ

High Road

SS166UB

Shrewsbury Close

SS166UR

Armath Place

SS166LU

Wiscombe Hill

SS166RX

Forest Glade

SS166DB

Mentmore

SS166TZ

Woodview

SS166HX

Langdon Hills

SS166BU

Welbeck Drive

SS166LY

Firmans

SS166RD

Pittfields

SS166RL

Elderberry Close

SS166RF

Courtney Park Road

SS166TH

Coburg Lane

SS165LN

Thames View

SS166SL

Maple Tree Lane

SS166AX

Reed Pond Walk

SS166RS

Kenton Way

SS166TF

Sunnyside

SS166PD

Reeves Close

SS166SW

The Barnyard

SS165PA

Westley Road

SS166SH

Russetts

SS166BP

Great Berry Lane

SS166NX

Oakham Close

SS166SX

Forest Glade

SS166EE

Egerton Drive

SS166TB

Britten Close

SS165PE

Homestead Drive

SS166TN

Berberis Close

SS166BJ

Roseberry Avenue

SS166HA

St Davids Road

SS166SP

Gilbert Drive

SS166TT

Milton Avenue

SS165XA

Stebbings

SS166SZ

Mimosa Close

SS166RB

Mulberry Gardens

SS166QZ

Jasmine Close

SS166RH

Macaulay Road

SS166GB

Milton Green

SS166EX

Emanuel Road

SS166RP

The Lindens

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.