Living in SS14, Basildon
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SS14 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 SS14
143 recorded home sales on the streets around central SS14 in the last 2 years, with a median of £316,000 and a range from £120,000 to £485,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 CURLING TYE, SS14 2PX | terraced | £330,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 28 QUILTERS STRAIGHT, SS14 2SE | terraced | £325,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 63 DENNINGTON CRESCENT, SS14 2FF | terraced | £330,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 32 CURLING TYE, SS14 2PT | terraced | £362,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 88 THE HATHERLEY, SS14 2QH | terraced | £315,000 | 2026-05-05 |
| 423 WHITMORE WAY, SS14 2HL | terraced | £307,500 | 2026-04-24 |
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 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Chapel Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.8 mi |
| Whitmore Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Maple Grove Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Northlands Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| The Basildon Upper Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.4 mi |
26 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 | 14.5% |
| Professional occupations | 12.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.7% |
| Skilled trades | 11.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
439 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SS14 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 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Basildon's figures.
Common questions about SS14
What is the average house price in SS14?
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 SS14?
Prices in Basildon are down 1.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SS14?
The median of 143 recorded sales around central SS14 in the last 2 years is £316,000, ranging from £120,000 to £485,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SS14?
33 schools sit within 3 miles of central SS14, and 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SS14?
439 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS14 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SS14 at risk of flooding?
Central SS14 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 SS14 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 86% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £316,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 439 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SS14 safe?
439 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS14 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? SS14 or SS16, SS14 or SS13, SS14 or SS15.
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