Postcode insights

SS14 2SJ

Quilters Straight

Fryerns

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Detailed insights for SS14 2SJ

Overview

Postcode SS14 2SJ is located in an urban city, within the Fryerns ward of Basildon in the East of England region, and forms part of the Whitmore Way & Fremnells area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whitmore Way & Fremnells is £54,104 per year. The nearest station is Basildon, about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
29.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Whitmore Way & Fremnells has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,558 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Whitmore Way & Fremnells has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.8%

Approximately 29.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Whitmore Way & Fremnells is £54,104 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS14 2SJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Whitmore Way & Fremnells near SS14 2SJ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
359
Population density
2,984.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.06(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.48(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.94(-22%)
Public order
4.49(-12%)
Vehicle crime
3.6(-18%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
292
80.66%
African
15
4.14%
Other White
14
3.87%
Pakistani
10
2.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.21%
Total population: 362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
24.01%
No qualifications
59
21.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
51
18.28%
Level 3 (A level)
44
15.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
14.7%
Total 16+ residents: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
39.01%
Owns outright
36
25.53%
Social rents from council
31
21.99%
Other social rented
11
7.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
4.96%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Fryerns

Median price£325,000
Price per sq ft£372
Sales (last 12 months)150
Typical range (middle 50%)£291K – £355K

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £372 per square foot) in Fryerns area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,500 up to £485,000.

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
Detached10£405,000£416
Semi-Detached22£365,000£403
Terraced108£325,000£361
Flats10£188,750£332

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£435,000£200,000£379,000£320,000
2026£410,000£195,000£320,000£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£416£329£411£357
2026£437£323£338£386
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 2SJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS14 2SJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 202559, Quilters Straight, Basildon, SS14 2SJSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
28 Mar 2025100, Quilters Straight, Basildon, SS14 2SJTerracedFreehold£270,000
18 Mar 202584, Quilters Straight, Basildon, SS14 2SJTerracedFreehold£245,000
12 Dec 202539, Beeleigh East, Basildon, SS14 2RRTerracedFreehold£325,000
02 Apr 202650, Quilters Straight, Basildon, SS14 2SHTerracedFreehold£278,000

Schools

In the SS14 2SJ postcode area, located within Whitmore Way & Fremnells, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SS14 2SJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWhitmore Primary School and NurseryAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miSecondaryThe Basildon Lower AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryThe Willows Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS14 2SJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS14 2SJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miNisa LocalWhitmore Way, Basildon, SS14 2HBWalking directions to Nisa Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Basildon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,245
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

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 2SJ, 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)Whitmore Way & FremnellsE02004435
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Basildon 012DE01021270
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS14 2SJ

Is SS14 2SJ (Whitmore Way & Fremnells) safe?

The area around SS14 2SJ records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SS14 2SJ?

The median sale price around SS14 2SJ in Whitmore Way & Fremnells is £325,000 (about £372 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS14 2SJ?

There are 9 schools close to SS14 2SJ, including Whitmore Primary School and Nursery (Good), The Basildon Lower Academy (Requires improvement) and The Willows Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SS14 2SJ?

SS14 2SJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,558 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS14 2SJ (Whitmore Way & Fremnells) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Basildon and Billericay covering SS14 2SJ 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.