SS12 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the SS12 postcode district in Basildon. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£367,233

Basildon · 2026-07 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample
23

Median £360,000

Crimes, last 6 months
1,054

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
5

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about SS12

The average home across Basildon is worth about £367,233 (UK House Price Index, 2026-07), and the median of the 23 most recent Land Registry sales recorded inside SS12 is £360,000, and prices have risen 0.6% over the last year.

Of 197 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in SS12, band D is the most common, and 69.5% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 1,054 crimes around the centre of SS12 in the six months to 2026-07, most often violence and sexual offences (325).

There are 5 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of SS12 in Basildon, including North Crescent Primary School.

The district covers the Castledon & Crouch, Pitsea South East, Wickford North, Wickford Park ward areas.

Energy ratings in SS12
A
0 · 0%
B
1 · 0.5%
C
59 · 29.9%
D
103 · 52.3%
E
29 · 14.7%
F
3 · 1.5%
G
2 · 1%

Sample of 197 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in SS12, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Average prices by property type
All property
£367,233
Detached
£676,617
Semi-detached
£428,151
Terraced
£319,861
Flat
£188,907

Prices changed +0.6% over the last year in Basildon.

Busiest streets for sales in SS12
LEASWAY
2 sales · median £333,500
BROXTED END
2 sales · median £138,250
LONDON ROAD
1 sales · median £445,000
INGRAVE CLOSE
1 sales · median £438,000
ROXWELL CRESCENT
1 sales · median £360,000
BROMFORDS DRIVE
1 sales · median £347,750
BRIDGE HOUSE CLOSE
1 sales · median £240,000
NEVENDON ROAD
1 sales · median £247,500
MAITLAND ROAD
1 sales · median £325,000
LENNOX DRIVE
1 sales · median £468,000
OAKHURST DRIVE
1 sales · median £277,000
LAUREL AVENUE
1 sales · median £395,000
Recorded crime in SS12
Violence and sexual offences325
Anti-social behaviour257
Criminal damage and arson119
Shoplifting76
Other theft69
Public order52
Vehicle crime51
Burglary34
Drugs25

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-07.

Schools near SS12

Primary

  • North Crescent Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 mi
  • Oakfield Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 mi
  • Grange Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 mi
  • Wickford Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 mi
  • Abacus Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.7 mi

Secondary

  • Castledon SchoolNot rated · 0.5 mi
  • The Bromfords SchoolNot rated · 0.5 mi
  • Beauchamps High SchoolNot rated · 1.1 mi
  • Children's Support ServiceNot rated · 1.1 mi
  • Glenwood SchoolNot rated · 2.4 mi
Wards covered by SS12

Castledon & Crouch · Pitsea South East · Wickford North · Wickford Park

Common questions about SS12

What is the average house price in SS12?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Basildon at £367,233 as of 2026-07. Recent Land Registry sales recorded inside the SS12 district have a median price of £360,000.

How much does each property type cost in SS12?

Detached £676,617, semi-detached £428,151, terraced £319,861, flats £188,907, based on the UK House Price Index for Basildon.

Is SS12 a safe area?

Police recorded 1,054 crimes near the centre of SS12 in the six months to 2026-07. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 325 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in SS12 usually have?

Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 197 certificates from SS12, with 69.5% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near SS12?

5 schools within a mile of the SS12 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Castledon School. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this SS12 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.