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Vange & Pitsea

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About

Vange and Pitsea are neighbouring wards in the Borough of Basildon, Essex, lying to the east and south-east of Basildon town centre. The area is mainly residential, laid out during the new town expansion, and served by local shops, primary and secondary schools, and community centres. Pitsea railway station sits on the c2c line with regular services to London Fenchurch Street and Southend, and a market and small retail precinct mark the town centre. Northlands Park in Pitsea includes a lake, paths and play areas that are used by walkers and families throughout the year.

Open spaces and remnants of marshland frame parts of Vange and Pitsea, with footpaths and drainage channels that reflect the area's low-lying terrain. Small industrial and business estates sit close to the main road links, and buses connect the wards to Basildon town centre, the A13 corridor and neighbouring villages. Local groups organise events and maintain allotments and green corners, giving the area a mix of suburban housing, transport links and accessible outdoor space.

Area overview

On average Vange & Pitsea has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Vange & Pitsea is £46,978 per year. There are 4 schools in Vange & Pitsea: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Vange & Pitsea is home to around 8,298 people, with a population density of about 894.5 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
25.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Vange & Pitsea Population
8,298
Population density
894.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.42(+66%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.45(+80%)
Shoplifting
11.09(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.36(-10%)
Vehicle crime
8.56(+95%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,343
76.48%
Other White
597
7.2%
African
514
6.2%
Indian
126
1.52%
Other Asian
93
1.12%
Total population: 8,294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,616
24.59%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,374
20.91%
Level 3 (A level)
1,116
16.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,070
16.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
868
13.21%
Total 16+ residents: 6,571

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,054
30.52%
Owns outright
870
25.2%
Social rents from council
673
19.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
575
16.65%
Other social rented
210
6.08%
Total households: 3,453

Property prices in Vange & Pitsea

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Vange & Pitsea area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £605,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Vange & Pitsea in the 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 Vange & Pitsea over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached8£347,000
Terraced38£325,000
Flats21£187,000
Detached15£425,000

10 years median price trend in Vange & Pitsea

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Vange & Pitsea.

All postcodes in Vange & Pitsea

SS164LA

Kent View Road

SS164RX

Goldings Crescent

SS164SY

Ryedene

SS164RE

Cashmere Way

SS164TJ

Deneway

SS141TD

The Greensted

SS164PY

London Road

SS164RJ

Leon Drive

SS164SZ

Ryedene

SS164QS

Glenmere

SS164TY

Waterville Drive

SS165JE

The Glade

SS141TS

Sandon Road

SS141GF

Vine Close

SS141UQ

Ravensfield

SS141UN

Stublands

SS164TN

Elmtree Road

SS164RR

Ramsay Drive

SS164SB

Moss Drive

SS164UX

Timbermans View

SS164UD

Station Approach

SS164XJ

The Glen

SS164RD

Hillcrest View

SS164LR

Paslowes

SS164SQ

Haven Close

SS164LQ

Byfletts

SS164LW

Byfletts

SS141TJ

Sandon Road

SS133FE

Hazelmere

SS164TX

Water Meadows

SS164QX

Nethermayne

SS164TH

Pitsea South East

SS141TW

Alcotes

SS164SJ

The Slades

SS133AA

South Mayne

SS164UZ

Springfields

SS141TB

Lambourne Crescent

SS164NB

Rickling

SS164UU

Whytewaters

SS164QZ

Seaview Avenue

SS141GE

Warren Drive

SS141UF

Ravensfield

SS141UX

Timberlog Close

SS164RF

Angel Close

SS141TA

The Greensted

SS164QA

London Road

SS164TS

Claremont Drive

SS133DE

St Michaels Avenue

SS133JR

Brackendale Court

SS141TT

Sandon Road

SS164LT

Grapnells

SS164UY

Rivertons

SS164RN

Mountview Close

SS164JS

Kent View Road

SS141TQ

Marney Drive

SS164LN

Rickling

SS141TP

High Barrets

SS164QD

Brickfield Road

SS164UB

High Road

SS133BE

Brackendale Avenue

SS141TH

Sandon Road

SS164SP

Nethermayne

SS141TG

Feering Drive

SS164TQ

Chestnut Road

SS164QR

Glenmere

SS164QW

Marsh View Court

SS141UG

Ravensfield

SS133JY

Hazelmere

SS133BY

Pitsea South East

SS164SH

Barnard Close

SS164QB

Hollands Walk

SS164TU

The Meads

SS141PF

Timberlog Close

SS164XD

Chaseway

SS164QF

Victoria Road

SS164TG

Pitsea South East

SS164RL

The Vale

SS141TN

Meredene

SS133DA

Mountfields

SS141UD

Elsenham Crescent

SS141SB

Luncies Road

SS164ST

Cotelands

SS141UA

Rippleside

SS164TF

Ryedene Place

SS141UH

Ravensfield

SS133JX

Brackendale Avenue

SS164JZ

Kent View Road

SS164TZ

Waterville Drive

SS164LP

Wendene

SS141BL

Ravensfield

SS141SE

Stagden Cross

SS141SZ

The Greensted

SS164SS

Clover Close

SS164SG

The Slades

SS133DH

Mountfields

SS164LL

Rickling

SS141SW

St Teresas Close

SS141US

Elsenham Mews

SS164UT

Fleetway

SS164RT

Merricks Lane

Data Sources

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