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Whitmore Way & Fremnells

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About

Whitmore Way and Fremnells is a residential district in the northern part of Basildon. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing, including terraced homes and low-rise flats, set along quiet, tree-lined streets. It serves primarily as a local neighbourhood for residents, with several small parades of shops providing everyday essentials. The layout is functional, with a network of pedestrian pathways connecting the housing estates.

The geography is gently undulating, with Fremnells itself situated on a slight rise. A notable local feature is the large, enclosed Fremnells Manor Reservoir, which is surrounded by a secure grassy bank and fencing, creating a distinct landmark within the suburban landscape. Green spaces like the playing fields off Whitmore Way offer recreational space, while the area is bordered by the broader open land of the Basildon Golf Course to the north.

Area overview

On average Whitmore Way & Fremnells has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whitmore Way & Fremnells is £54,104 per year. There are 1 schools in Whitmore Way & Fremnells: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Whitmore Way & Fremnells is home to around 9,790 people, with a population density of about 2,998.5 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
29.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whitmore Way & Fremnells Population
9,790
Population density
2,998.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.29(+36%)
Shoplifting
26.66(+275%)
Other theft
13.99(+152%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.67(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.91(+55%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,857
80.25%
Other White
538
5.49%
African
420
4.29%
Indian
136
1.39%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
96
0.98%
Total population: 9,791

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,709
22.91%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,538
20.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,265
16.96%
Level 3 (A level)
1,248
16.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,068
14.32%
Total 16+ residents: 7,459

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,407
36.88%
Owns outright
857
22.46%
Social rents from council
721
18.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
372
9.75%
Other social rented
357
9.36%
Total households: 3,815

Property prices in Whitmore Way & Fremnells

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Whitmore Way & Fremnells area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whitmore Way & Fremnells 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 Whitmore Way & Fremnells over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£420,000
Flats9£222,500
Semi-Detached24£390,000
Terraced82£324,750

10 years median price trend in Whitmore Way & Fremnells

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitmore Way & Fremnells.

All postcodes in Whitmore Way & Fremnells

SS142PF

Whitmore Way

SS142PR

Curling Tye

SS142RU

Beeleigh West

SS143SL

Nightingale Grove

SS142RA

The Fremnells

SS142RJ

Pattiswick Square

SS142SU

Maplestead

SS143DY

Enterprise Centre

SS143LN

Theydon Crescent

SS143PD

Quendon Road

SS143RJ

Lincoln Road

SS143UD

Tyndale Avenue

SS143DU

Bowlers Croft

SS143XX

Fryerns

SS142PX

Curling Tye

SS142SB

Quilters Straight

SS143DB

Orion Court

SS143HY

Gardiners Lane South

SS142BQ

Churchill Avenue

SS142BW

Churchill Avenue

SS142TN

Whitmore Way

SS143DR

Ilford Trading Estate

SS143JT

Whitmore Way

SS143NL

St Peters Pavement

SS143HG

Christopher Martin Road

SS143NT

Whitmore Way

SS142ET

Whitmore Way

SS142HL

Whitmore Way

SS142NR

Little Spenders

SS142QW

Bonnygate

SS142SP

Danbury Down

SS143AQ

Jazz Lane

SS143PH

Barrington Gardens

SS142GE

Whitmore Way

SS142NP

Great Spenders

SS143ND

Frampton Road

SS143NB

Vernons Walk

SS142QA

The Hatherley

SS143JA

Fryerns

SS143NS

Whitmore Way

SS142PZ

Curling Tye

SS142TQ

Whitmore Court

SS143EL

Christopher Martin Road

SS143JZ

Battleswick

SS143LA

Battleswick

SS143EA

Paycocke Road

SS143TY

Wolfe Drive

SS143SU

Gainsborough Close

SS142QS

Havalon Close

SS143AD

Cranes Farm Road

SS143JB

Cranes Close

SS143LZ

Pendle Drive

SS143PZ

Southcote Square

SS143RQ

The Lichfields

SS142NH

Whitmore Way

SS142RW

Rundells Walk

SS142SJ

Quilters Straight

SS142QX

The Fremnells

SS143DX

Bowlers Croft

SS143JJ

Capricorn Centre

SS143JL

Fryerns

SS143PB

Quendon Road

SS143PR

Chesterford Green

SS142NY

Great Spenders

SS142PN

Curling Walk

SS143PN

The Fryth

SS143QA

Southcote Crescent

SS142QU

The Fremnells

SS142RS

Beeleigh East

SS143DP

Paycocke Road

SS143EU

Heronsgate Trading Estate

SS143PP

Southcote Crescent

SS143RP

Craylands

SS143SN

Brunel Close

SS143TX

Turing Link

SS142PB

Matching Green

SS142PT

Curling Tye

SS143EX

Olympic Business Centre

SS143JF

Fryerns

SS143TS

Christopher Martin Road

SS143UB

Caxton Way

SS142SE

Quilters Straight

SS142TA

Peldon Pavement

SS143DT

Honywood Road

SS143NZ

Whitmore Way

SS143QW

Southwark Path

SS142TP

Whitmore Way

SS143NH

Grimston Road

SS143TZ

Pankhurst Drive

SS142NG

Church Road

SS142NU

Great Spenders

SS142QF

Cattawade Link

SS142RL

Beeleigh West

SS143PT

Chesterford Green

SS143UF

Paycocke Road

SS142QE

The Hatherley

SS142RF

Goldhanger Cross

SS143DZ

Bowlers Croft

SS143LH

Holden Walk

SS143LJ

Theydon Crescent

Data Sources

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