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SS13

BASILDON

Essex, East Of England, England

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SS13 encompasses BASILDON and its surrounding areas in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £338,865
1yr change ▼ 7.3%
Crime 44% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£338,865

▼ 7.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

18% above national avg

Crime Rate

117.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

44% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

326 Mbps

Property Prices in SS13

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SS13 is £338,865, which is 21% below the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in SS13 cost 18.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SS13 have fallen 7.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £459,474 78
Semi-detached £348,365 147
Terraced £291,357 327
Flat £180,673 134
All types £338,865 720

5-Year Price History

£329K £335K £342K £348K £355K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SS13

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 117.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SS13 has a crime rate significantly 44% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
44.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
8.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
13.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
19.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SS13

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SS13 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Eversley Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
The Basildon Upper Academy Secondary Good mi
Briscoe Primary School & Nursery Primary Not inspected mi
Northlands Primary School and Nursery Primary Good mi
St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

193,632

Population

62

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SS13 are 326.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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326.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

79%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SS13 is collected by Basildon. The Band D rate is £2,063/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SS13 — BASILDON

Area Summary

SS13 (BASILDON) offers property prices near the national average (£338,865), higher-than-average crime (44% above national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (326 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SS13 BASILDON

What is the average house price in SS13 BASILDON?
The average house price in SS13 (BASILDON) is £338,865, based on 720 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 18% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.3% over the past year.
Is SS13 BASILDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SS13 is above the national average (117.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (44.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (13.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SS13 BASILDON?
The population of SS13 (BASILDON) is approximately 193,632 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SS13?
The average broadband download speed in SS13 is 326 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 79%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SS13 BASILDON?
There are 7 schools in or near SS13. 57% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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