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Living in Basildon: Property Area Guide

Essex, East of England · Population 185,000

House Prices in Basildon

£320,000

Average

£480,000

Detached

£350,000

Semi-Detached

£290,000

Terraced

£195,000

Flat

Based on recent Land Registry sold price data. Actual prices vary by street and condition.

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About Basildon

Basildon is the commercial heart of south Essex. Major employers include Ford Motor Company and Costa Coffee HQ. Property prices offer excellent value for the London commute time.

Lifestyle & Things to Do

Basildon evolved from a post-war new town into a major Essex commercial centre. Festival Leisure Park offers entertainment and Gloucester Park provides central green space. Wat Tyler Country Park has nature trails along the Thames Estuary.

Transport & Commuting

c2c trains run to London Fenchurch Street in around 33 minutes. The A127 and A13 provide road links to London and Southend.

Train to London

33m to London Fenchurch Street

Nearest Motorway

A127, A13

Schools & Education

Top Schools

  • Woodlands School
  • De La Salle School
  • Basildon Academies

Healthcare

Basildon University Hospital

Best Areas to Live in Basildon

Langdon Hills

Billericay

Wickford

Property Buying Tips for Basildon

Langdon Hills offers higher ground with views. Vange has affordable family homes. Billericay is the premium option in the Basildon borough.

Local Authority

Council

Basildon Borough Council

Council Tax

£1,720 (Band D)

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