Living in SS12, Basildon
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SS12 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.
What actually sold around SS12
155 recorded home sales on the streets around central SS12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £366,000 and a range from £150,000 to £637,500. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 DOUGLAS DRIVE, SS12 9HJ | semi-detached | £400,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 7 PEPYS COURT NEVENDON ROAD, SS12 9FQ | flat-maisonette | £247,500 | 2026-06-09 |
| 60 RODING WAY, SS12 9BB | semi-detached | £370,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 2 PEPYS COURT NEVENDON ROAD, SS12 9FQ | flat-maisonette | £252,500 | 2026-05-26 |
| 14 COPPENS GREEN, SS12 9PA | detached | £505,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 30 RADWINTER AVENUE, SS12 9SH | terraced | £390,000 | 2026-05-22 |
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
29 schools within 3 miles , of which 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wickford Church of England School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| North Crescent Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Oakfield Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Grange Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Wickford Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Hilltop Junior School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
23 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 17.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 13.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.0% |
| Skilled trades | 11.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
180 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SS12 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
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 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Basildon's figures.
Common questions about SS12
What is the average house price in SS12?
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 SS12?
Prices in Basildon are down 1.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SS12?
The median of 155 recorded sales around central SS12 in the last 2 years is £366,000, ranging from £150,000 to £637,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SS12?
29 schools sit within 3 miles of central SS12, and 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SS12?
180 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS12 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is SS12 at risk of flooding?
Central SS12 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 SS12 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 93% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £366,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 180 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SS12 safe?
180 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS12 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. 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? SS12 or SS11, SS12 or SS13, SS12 or SS14.
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