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SS14

BASILDON

Essex, East Of England, England

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SS14 covers BASILDON in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £440,286
1yr change ▼ 32.1%
Crime 69% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£440,286

▼ 32.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

53% above national avg

Crime Rate

137.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

69% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

343 Mbps

Property Prices in SS14

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SS14 is £440,286, broadly in line with the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in SS14 cost 53.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SS14 have fallen 32.1% 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 £408,300 39
Semi-detached £363,830 134
Terraced £314,448 696
Flat £196,104 123
All types £440,286 1053

5-Year Price History

£359K £401K £443K £486K £528K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SS14

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

With 137.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SS14 has a crime rate significantly 69% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
60.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
8.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
17.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
15.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SS14

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SS14 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Ghyllgrove Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
De La Salle School Secondary Not inspected mi
The Basildon Lower Academy Secondary Requires improvement mi
Lift Pioneer Other Not inspected mi
Greensted Primary School & Nursery Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

1

Good

1

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 SS14 are 343.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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343.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SS14 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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SS14 — BASILDON

Area Summary

SS14 (BASILDON) offers above-average property prices (£440,286, 53% above national average), higher-than-average crime (69% above national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (343 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SS14 BASILDON

What is the average house price in SS14 BASILDON?
The average house price in SS14 (BASILDON) is £440,286, based on 1053 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 53% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 32.1% over the past year.
Is SS14 BASILDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SS14 is above the national average (137.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (60.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (17.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SS14 BASILDON?
The population of SS14 (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 SS14?
The average broadband download speed in SS14 is 343 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 84%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SS14 BASILDON?
There are 9 schools in or near SS14. 11% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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