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SS14 2LX

Methersgate

Fryerns

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Detailed insights for SS14 2LX

Overview

Postcode SS14 2LX is located in an urban city, within the Fryerns area of Basildon in the East of England region, and forms part of the Basildon Central & Pipps Hill area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Basildon Central & Pipps Hill is £48,368 per year. The median sale price in Fryerns is £325,000 (around £373 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £296,000 and £360,000. The nearest station is Basildon, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Clicket Hill Playground.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
25.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Basildon Central & Pipps Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,296 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Basildon Central & Pipps Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.8%

Approximately 25.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Basildon Central & Pipps Hill is £48,368 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 208 ft away from SS14 2LX.

Flood risk

No risk

Basildon Central & Pipps Hill near SS14 2LX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Basildon located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS14 2LX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Basildon

N/A

Walking directions to Basildon

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS14 2LX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miClicket Hill PlaygroundSmallWalking directions to Clicket Hill Playground

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
7,037 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.24(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.53(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.85(-32%)
Drugs
6.17(+113%)
Public order
5.04(-2%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
254
83.28%
African
15
4.92%
Other White
10
3.28%
Indian
5
1.64%
Other Asian
4
1.31%
Total population: 305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
27.27%
Level 3 (A level)
42
18.18%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
17.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.96%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
33.33%
Owns outright
32
26.67%
Social rents from council
24
20%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10%
Other social rented
7
5.83%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Fryerns

Median price: £325,000
Price per sq ft: £373
Sales (last 12 months): 159
Typical range (middle 50%): £296K – £360K

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £373 per square foot) in Fryerns area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,500 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fryerns over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£412,500£411
Semi-Detached22£360,000£391
Terraced114£325,000£372
Flats11£190,000£314

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fryerns

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fryerns.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350,000£179,995£291,250£242,000
2017£364,950£180,000£285,000£250,000
2018£374,950£170,250£300,000£253,500
2019£340,000£177,500£290,000£260,000
2020£385,000£185,000£330,000£265,000
2021£385,000£190,000£350,000£280,000
2022£402,500£209,500£380,000£325,000
2023£407,400£195,000£382,500£325,000
2024£415,000£175,000£382,500£320,000
2025£455,000£200,000£370,000£320,000
2026£437,500£191,250£347,000£325,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fryerns.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fryerns.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£286£257£266£271
2017£289£303£299£293
2018£361£287£316£291
2019£325£279£311£290
2020£394£267£354£301
2021£360£299£345£321
2022£343£333£361£361
2023£311£334£360£372
2024£370£343£377£368
2025£436£329£406£358
2026£412£319£350£379
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fryerns.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fryerns in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS14 2LX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS14 2LX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 202573, Methersgate, Basildon, SS14 2LXTerracedFreehold£120,000
12 Dec 2025104, Methersgate, Basildon, SS14 2LUTerracedFreehold£325,000
07 Nov 202590, Methersgate, Basildon, SS14 2LUTerracedFreehold£400,000
31 Jul 2026261, Church Road, Basildon, SS14 2NDTerracedFreehold£355,000
24 Nov 202514, Claydon Crescent, Basildon, SS14 2HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£212,600

Schools

In the SS14 2LX postcode area, located within Basildon Central & Pipps Hill, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for SS14 2LX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryFairhouse Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimaryThe Willows Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miSecondaryDe La Salle SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS14 2LX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS14 2LX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNisa LocalWhitmore Way, Basildon, SS14 2HBWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miFood Plus108-110 Southernhay, Basildon, SS14 1BFWalking directions to Food Plus
0.4 miAsdaSouthernhay, Basildon, SS14 1AEWalking directions to Asda
0.5 miAsdaEastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon, SS14 1AEWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Basildon district.

Band A£1,551
Band B£1,810
Band C£2,069
Band D£2,327
Band E£2,844
Band F£3,362
Band G£3,879
Band H£4,654

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SS14 2LX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Eileen Marilyn Brown

Fryerns - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Richard John Holden

Basildon and Billericay - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictBasildonE07000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyBasildon and BillericayE14001077
WardFryernsE05015641
ParishBasildon, unparished areaE43000282
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Basildon Central & Pipps HillE02004438
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Basildon 015AE01021266
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS14 2LX

Is SS14 2LX (Basildon Central & Pipps Hill) safe?

The area around SS14 2LX records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SS14 2LX?

The median sale price around SS14 2LX in Fryerns is £325,000 (about £373 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS14 2LX?

There are 11 schools close to SS14 2LX, including Fairhouse Community Primary School (Good), The Willows Primary School (Good) and De La Salle School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SS14 2LX?

The closest station to SS14 2LX is Basildon, about 1,234 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS14 2LX?

SS14 2LX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,296 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS14 2LX (Basildon Central & Pipps Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Basildon and Billericay covering SS14 2LX is Richard John Holden (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eileen Marilyn Brown (Reform UK).