The average house price in Basildon is £338,597, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Basildon house price trends over the last 30 years.
£509,950
£200,734
£379,660
£323,102
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Is Basildon a nice place to live?
Basildon is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+.
How safe is Basildon?
Basildon has a high crime rate for an East of England town, with around 90 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 21% above the national average, and 36% above the Essex average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.
What are the best schools in Basildon?
Basildon has 55 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Lee Chapel Primary School, The Phoenix Primary School, Greensted Primary School & Nursery. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Fairhouse Community Primary School and De La Salle School. Note: 4 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Basildon?
The majority of residents in Basildon identify as White (British) (78%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (85%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.