Area guide

Living in SS11, Basildon

What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SS11 in Basildon. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.

House prices

Average price in Basildon: £360,294, down 1.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.

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What actually sold around SS11

129 recorded home sales on the streets around central SS11 in the last 2 years, with a median of £367,500 and a range from £110,000 to £1,200,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.

AddressTypeSold forDate
56 ALICIA AVENUE, SS11 8PJ terraced £345,000 2026-05-28
FLAT 21 PRINCESS COURT BEAUCHAMPS DRIVE, SS11 8LS flat-maisonette £185,000 2026-05-26
7 ULTING WAY, SS11 8LZ terraced £395,000 2026-05-22
111 HILL AVENUE, SS11 8LP terraced £365,000 2026-05-22
5 ROYAL OAK DRIVE, SS11 8NT terraced £315,000 2026-05-22
66 BEAUCHAMPS DRIVE, SS11 8NL terraced £360,000 2026-05-08

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.

Schools nearby

17 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

Nearest well-rated schoolsStageOfstedDistance
The Wickford Church of England School Primary Outstanding 0.4 mi
Hilltop Junior School Primary Good 0.2 mi
North Crescent Primary School Primary Good 0.9 mi
Wickford Primary School Primary Good 1.0 mi
Oakfield Primary School Primary Good 1.1 mi
Grange Primary School Primary Good 1.5 mi

13 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.

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What people here do for work

The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.

Occupation groupShare of workers
Professional occupations16.1%
Associate professional and technical16.1%
Skilled trades14.4%
Administrative and secretarial12.9%
Managers, directors and senior officials11.5%

Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.

Crime

128 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SS11 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.

Flood risk

Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.

Deprivation

This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Basildon's figures.

Common questions about SS11

What is the average house price in SS11?

The average sold price in Basildon is £360,294 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.

Are house prices rising in SS11?

Prices in Basildon are down 1.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).

What do houses actually sell for in SS11?

The median of 129 recorded sales around central SS11 in the last 2 years is £367,500, ranging from £110,000 to £1,200,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).

Are the schools good in SS11?

17 schools sit within 3 miles of central SS11, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

How much crime is there in SS11?

128 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS11 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).

Is SS11 at risk of flooding?

Central SS11 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.

Is SS11 a good place to live?

That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £367,500; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 128 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.

Is SS11 safe?

128 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS11 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.

Neighbouring districts

Weighing two up? SS11 or SS12, SS11 or SS13, SS11 or SS6.

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