Living in SS13, Basildon
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SS13 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 SS13
86 recorded home sales on the streets around central SS13 in the last 2 years, with a median of £295,000 and a range from £130,000 to £405,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 DALTONS FEN, SS13 1JE | terraced | £255,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 156 RECTORY ROAD, SS13 2AJ | terraced | £320,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 12 WINIFRED ROAD, SS13 3JG | terraced | £335,000 | 2026-04-16 |
| 6 EASTBROOKS, SS13 3QF | terraced | £264,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 10 COBDEN WALK, SS13 2AY | terraced | £326,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 2 EASTBROOKS, SS13 3QF | terraced | £265,000 | 2026-03-24 |
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
33 schools within 3 miles , of which 81% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wickford Church of England School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.9 mi |
| Northlands Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Felmore Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| The Basildon Upper Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Maple Grove Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Whitmore Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
25 state primary and 5 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 |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 16.0% |
| Skilled trades | 15.0% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.1% |
| Professional occupations | 10.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
366 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SS13 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 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Basildon's figures.
Common questions about SS13
What is the average house price in SS13?
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 SS13?
Prices in Basildon are down 1.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SS13?
The median of 86 recorded sales around central SS13 in the last 2 years is £295,000, ranging from £130,000 to £405,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SS13?
33 schools sit within 3 miles of central SS13, and 81% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SS13?
366 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS13 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SS13 at risk of flooding?
Central SS13 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 SS13 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 81% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £295,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 366 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SS13 safe?
366 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS13 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? SS13 or SS14, SS13 or SS12, SS13 or SS16.
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