Living in SS15, Basildon
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SS15 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 SS15
64 recorded home sales on the streets around central SS15 in the last 2 years, with a median of £311,500 and a range from £87,500 to £660,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALTEA, 22 NICHOLL ROAD, SS15 5PY | detached | £467,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 2 CHURCH MEWS, SS15 5QJ | flat-maisonette | £195,000 | 2026-04-01 |
| 48 COPPERFIELDS, SS15 5RS | flat-maisonette | £191,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 72 KATHLEEN FERRIER CRESCENT, SS15 5QR | terraced | £311,500 | 2026-03-20 |
| 78 KATHLEEN FERRIER CRESCENT, SS15 5QR | terraced | £440,000 | 2026-03-16 |
| 2 LECTERN MEWS, SS15 5NZ | flat-maisonette | £108,000 | 2026-03-13 |
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
23 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Chapel Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| The James Hornsby School | Secondary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Janet Duke Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Great Berry Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
19 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 | 15.4% |
| Skilled trades | 13.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
238 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SS15 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 SS15
What is the average house price in SS15?
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 SS15?
Prices in Basildon are down 1.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SS15?
The median of 64 recorded sales around central SS15 in the last 2 years is £311,500, ranging from £87,500 to £660,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SS15?
23 schools sit within 3 miles of central SS15, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SS15?
238 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS15 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SS15 at risk of flooding?
Central SS15 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 SS15 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 £311,500; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 238 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SS15 safe?
238 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS15 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? SS15 or SS16, SS15 or SS14, SS15 or CM11.
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