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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 100 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
100
Deprivation level
7/10
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
43.62(+38%)
Shoplifting
24.92(+264%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.79(+19%)
Other theft
13.28(+143%)
Public order
9.3(+82%)
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 137 recent sales, the median property price is £326,000 in Whitmore Way & Fremnells area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 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
Flats8£216,000
Terraced95£325,000
Detached10£435,000
Semi-Detached24£400,000

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

SS143LH

Holden Walk

SS143SW

Faraday Way

SS142HG

Claydon Crescent

SS143DR

Ilford Trading Estate

SS143NJ

Grimston Road

SS143RY

Fryerns

SS143EX

Olympic Business Centre

SS142NE

Church Road

SS142GE

Whitmore Way

SS143NG

Grimston Road

SS143RQ

The Lichfields

SS142QD

Monkside

SS143NW

Paycocke Road

SS142PT

Curling Tye

SS143PB

Quendon Road

SS143NZ

Whitmore Way

SS143PA

Whitmore Way

SS143NS

Whitmore Way

SS143EL

Christopher Martin Road

SS142PY

Saffron Drive

SS142SP

Danbury Down

SS142RQ

Pattiswick Square

SS143QF

Rochester Way

SS143NF

Holbech Road

SS143JJ

Capricorn Centre

SS143UJ

Gardiners Way

SS143JD

Sovereign Park

SS143PR

Chesterford Green

SS143PD

Quendon Road

SS142NN

Whitmore Way

SS142RL

Beeleigh West

SS142RG

Pattiswick Square

SS143LP

Denys Drive

SS142NL

Whitmore Way

SS142TB

Danbury Down

SS143PP

Southcote Crescent

SS143QQ

Abrahams Close

SS143LL

Theydon Crescent

SS143DU

Bowlers Croft

SS143NX

Whitmore Way

SS143JF

Fryerns

SS143HU

Paycocke Mews

SS142RW

Rundells Walk

SS143SZ

Stephenson Drive

SS143PZ

Southcote Square

SS142SL

Writtle Walk

SS143XX

Fryerns

SS142NY

Great Spenders

SS142TL

Whitmore Way

SS142TE

Quilters Straight

SS143QZ

Norwich Walk

SS143DY

Enterprise Centre

SS143LG

Holden Road

SS142PS

Curling Tye

SS143QX

Coahill Path

SS142PJ

Great Spenders

SS143NR

Whitmore Way

Data Sources

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