Living in SS16, Basildon
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SS16 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 SS16
145 recorded home sales on the streets around central SS16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £345,000 and a range from £73,754 to £641,250. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 INGAWAY, SS16 5QP | terraced | £375,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 5 BOTELERS, SS16 5SE | detached | £480,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 29 THRESHELFORD, SS16 5UB | terraced | £350,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 42 WALDEGRAVE, SS16 5EG | terraced | £300,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| 63 SWAN GROVE, SS16 5PR | flat-maisonette | £288,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 4 CLAYTON WAY, SS16 5PN | semi-detached | £450,000 | 2026-04-30 |
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 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Chapel Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| Janet Duke Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Vange Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| The James Hornsby School | Secondary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Whitmore Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
27 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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 27.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.5% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.4% |
| Elementary occupations | 9.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
310 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SS16 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 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Basildon's figures.
Common questions about SS16
What is the average house price in SS16?
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 SS16?
Prices in Basildon are down 1.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SS16?
The median of 145 recorded sales around central SS16 in the last 2 years is £345,000, ranging from £73,754 to £641,250 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SS16?
33 schools sit within 3 miles of central SS16, and 67% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SS16?
310 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SS16 at risk of flooding?
Central SS16 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 SS16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 67% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £345,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 310 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SS16 safe?
310 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS16 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? SS16 or SS14, SS16 or SS15, SS16 or SS13.
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