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Vange & Pitsea

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About

Vange & Pitsea are neighboring areas in Basildon, Essex, located to the east of the town center. Vange is a residential area with a mix of housing, including post-war estates and newer developments. Pitsea is larger and more commercial, home to the Pitsea Market and the Festival Leisure Park, which includes retail and entertainment options. Both areas are well-connected by road and rail, with Pitsea station providing links to London Fenchurch Street.

The area features green spaces like Northlands Park and the nearby Wat Tyler Country Park, offering outdoor recreation. Local amenities include schools, healthcare facilities, and shopping options, with Pitsea’s market being a notable attraction. The A13 and A127 provide easy access to Southend and London. Vange & Pitsea have a suburban feel, with a focus on practical living and community services.

Area overview

On average Vange & Pitsea has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Vange & Pitsea is £41,700 per year. There are 3 schools in Vange & Pitsea: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £317,500 in Vange & Pitsea area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £605,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£425,000
Flats18£183,500
Semi-Detached8£326,000
Terraced42£325,000

10 years price trend in Vange & Pitsea

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Data Sources

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