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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 104 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
104
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
51.58(+66%)
Shoplifting
13.5(+90%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.89(+101%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.81(+2%)
Vehicle crime
10.36(+128%)
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 75 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 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
Detached10£412,500
Flats18£183,500
Semi-Detached10£344,500
Terraced37£325,999

10 years median price trend in Vange & Pitsea

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.