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Basildon is a borough in Essex with a population of 187,571. The median house price is £352,750, with 4,848 sales in the past year and 5-year growth of 12.7 percent.
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Terraced homes are most common at 32.6 percent of the housing stock, followed by semi-detached at 26.5 percent; 63.2 percent of homes are owner-occupied. The median age is 39.2 years. Crime stands at 9.6 per 1,000 residents, with violent crime the largest category at 720 incidents in July 2026. Schools include 46 primary and 9 secondary institutions, of which 22 secondary schools are rated good or better by Ofsted. Life expectancy is 80.4 years for males and 83.8 years for females. Air quality is moderate for both nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter. Rail connectivity includes Basildon Rail Station, with a 32-minute commute to London Fenchurch Street. About 45 percent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Basildon overall. Council tax for band D is £2,314.35 in 2026/27.
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