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SS16

BASILDON

Essex, East Of England, England

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SS16 encompasses BASILDON and its surrounding areas in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £369,811
1yr change ▼ 1.9%
Crime 24% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£369,811

▼ 1.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

29% above national avg

Crime Rate

101.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

24% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

340 Mbps

Property Prices in SS16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SS16 is £369,811, which is 14% below the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in SS16 cost 28.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SS16 have fallen 1.9% 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 £593,366 263
Semi-detached £399,404 201
Terraced £318,133 462
Flat £203,426 257
All types £369,811 1202

5-Year Price History

£365K £367K £369K £371K £373K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SS16

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

With 101.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SS16 has a crime rate significantly 24% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
41.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
7.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
9.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
16.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SS16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SS16 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Vange Primary School and Nursery Primary Good mi
Kingswood Primary School and Nursery Primary Not inspected mi
Lee Chapel Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
Great Berry Primary School Primary Good mi
Woodlands School Secondary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

2

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

180,989

Population

57

Median Age

38%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
38.0%
Private rent
17.0%
Social rent
18.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SS16 are 340.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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340.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SS16 is collected by Southend On Sea Council. The Band D rate is £1,623/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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SS16 — BASILDON

Area Summary

SS16 (BASILDON) offers above-average property prices (£369,811, 29% above national average), higher-than-average crime (24% above national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (340 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SS16 BASILDON

What is the average house price in SS16 BASILDON?
The average house price in SS16 (BASILDON) is £369,811, based on 1202 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 29% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.9% over the past year.
Is SS16 BASILDON a safe area to live?
Crime in SS16 is above the national average (101.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (41.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (9.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SS16 BASILDON?
The population of SS16 (BASILDON) is approximately 180,989 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 38% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 18% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SS16?
The average broadband download speed in SS16 is 340 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SS16 BASILDON?
There are 10 schools in or near SS16. 30% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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