Basildon: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Essex — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across SS13, SS14, SS15.
Basildon DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Basildon
The Basildon rental market in Essex is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,753 pcm and rents up roughly 6.2% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across SS13, SS14, SS15.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Basildon.
- StudioMedium
- 1 bedMedium
- 2 bedMedium
- 3 bedMedium
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
15 days
Tenant demand
Very high
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Basildon.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £717 | £8,604 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,366 | £16,392 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,708 | £20,496 |
| 3-bed house | £2,186 | £26,232 |
| 4-bed house | £2,818 | £33,816 |
Featured properties in Basildon
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across SS13, SS14, SS15.
Buying in Basildon
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£457,000
Price growth (1yr)
+1.7%
Buyer demand
High
Supply
High
First-time buyer suitability
Challenging — higher entry prices
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Basildon face high competition with prices around £457,000 and growth of about 1.7% over the last year. Challenging — higher entry prices.
Investing in Basildon
With an average property price near £457,000 and gross yields around 5.3%, Basildon offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 1.7% in the last year, and very high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
7.8/10What tenants are looking for
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- 1Homes with parking
- 2Family homes near schools
- 33 bed houses
- 4Properties near the station
Family living & schools in Basildon
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.5 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Basildon | Primary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| Basildon Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| Basildon Grammar School | Secondary | Good | 1.8 mi |
| Basildon Community College | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| The Basildon Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
Family facilities
- Basildon Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Basildon
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Basildon Brasserie
1.1 mi from Basildon centre
Spice of Basildon
2.1 mi from Basildon centre
Bella Cucina
0.4 mi from Basildon centre
The Garden Kitchen
1.8 mi from Basildon centre
Basildon Tandoori
0.3 mi from Basildon centre
Coffee & Co, Basildon
2 mi from Basildon centre
Socialising in Basildon
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Basildon
1.1 mi from Basildon centre
The Railway Tavern
1 mi from Basildon centre
Vault Bar
1.8 mi from Basildon centre
Basildon Live Lounge
1.6 mi from Basildon centre
The Riverside Inn
2.1 mi from Basildon centre
Basildon Shopping Centre
1.5 mi from Basildon centre
Things to do in Basildon
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Basildon Sports & Fitness
0.8 mi from Basildon centre
Basildon Cricket Club
1.6 mi from Basildon centre
Parkland Golf Club
2.3 mi from Basildon centre
Basildon Cinema
2.3 mi from Basildon centre
Riverside Walking Route
0.3 mi from Basildon centre
Basildon Adventure Park
2.4 mi from Basildon centre
Commuting from Basildon
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 34 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 36 min |
| Reading | Train | 21 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 23 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 10 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 24 min |
Local developments in Basildon
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Basildon town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near SS13
Approved
Basildon retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Basildon
Verified contractors covering SS13, SS14, SS15 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Basildon
Accredited domestic energy assessors producing valid EPCs for rental properties.
View epc assessorsGas Engineers in Basildon
Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
View gas engineersElectricians in Basildon
Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
View electriciansPlumbers in Basildon
Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
View plumbersInventory Clerks in Basildon
Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
View inventory clerksProperty Photographers in Basildon
Professional property photographers and floorplans to let faster.
View property photographersRenting & compliance in Basildon
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Basildon must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Essex.
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