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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

SS143NQ

Grimston Road

SS143QZ

Norwich Walk

SS143LP

Denys Drive

SS142QB

The Hatherley

SS142NZ

Great Spenders

SS142PU

Wykes Green

SS142RQ

Pattiswick Square

SS142TL

Whitmore Way

SS143AN

Gardiners Close

SS143LD

Holden Road

SS142HJ

Trimley Close

SS142RB

The Fremnells

SS142SL

Writtle Walk

SS142SQ

Gay Bowers

SS143HT

Honywood Road

SS143LF

Holden Gardens

SS143PG

The Fryth

SS143QD

Fryerns Terrace

SS143HS

Paycocke Close

SS143NG

Grimston Road

SS143SP

Montgomery Drive

SS142NX

Spenders Close

SS143AW

Gardiners Close

SS143NF

Holbech Road

SS143SY

Darwin Court

SS142SR

Wellstye Green

SS143PU

Southcote Crescent

SS143UH

Fryerns

SS142QG

Cattawade Link

SS142SH

Quilters Straight

SS143LS

Pendle Drive

SS142EQ

Churchill Avenue

SS142HD

Claydon Crescent

SS142SX

Maplestead

SS142TD

Quilters Close

SS142TE

Quilters Straight

SS143NE

Everard Road

SS143SG

Churchill Avenue

SS143SW

Faraday Way

SS142QN

Bonnygate

SS142QQ

Cattawade End

SS142SD

Norwood End

SS143JD

Sovereign Park

SS143PX

Southcote Row

SS143UJ

Gardiners Way

SS143HZ

Gardiners Link

SS143LT

Pendle Drive

SS142NQ

Church Road

SS142RY

Pattiswick Square

SS143EZ

Christopher Martin Road

SS142PA

Whitmore Way

SS143GT

Fryerns

SS143JS

Paycocke Road

SS143LE

Holden Gardens

SS143RZ

Austen Road

SS143TW

Cheshire Walk

SS143EB

Fryerns

Data Sources

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