Albert Drive Basildon
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (SS15), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2000011.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £516,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 6, E: 1).
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Basildon costs £2,327 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 98% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Laindon, about 530 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 41 to 43 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Laindon Medical Group, about 470 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 39% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 241 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £516,000 | £480,000 | £552,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £470,000 | £470,000 | £470,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £247,995 | £245,995 | £249,995 |
| 2001 | 6 | £145,500 | £95,500 | £157,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £88,500 | £88,500 | £88,500 |
| 1996 | 1 | £94,995 | £94,995 | £94,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 2024 | 12 SS15 5UT | Detached | £552,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2024 | 10 SS15 5UT | Detached | £480,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2023 | 9 SS15 5UT | Detached | £470,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2020 | 15 SS15 5UT | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2016 | 4 SS15 5UT | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 17 Jan 2014 | 15 SS15 5UT | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2013 | 4 SS15 5UT | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2012 | 7 SS15 5UT | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 7 Jan 2011 | 10 SS15 5UT | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 17 May 2004 | 7 SS15 5UT | Detached | £249,995 | |
| 30 Apr 2004 | 6 SS15 5UT | Detached | £245,995 | |
| 17 Dec 2001 | 4 SS15 5UT | Detached | £95,500 | |
| 16 Nov 2001 | 15 SS15 5UT | Detached | £141,000 | New build. |
| 9 Nov 2001 | 10 SS15 5UT | Detached | £157,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2001 | 11 SS15 5UT | Detached | £150,000 | New build. |
| 13 Jul 2001 | 9 SS15 5UT | Detached | £152,000 | New build. |
| 31 Jan 2001 | 10 SS15 5UT | Detached | £110,000 | |
| 4 Sep 1998 | 3 SS15 5UT | Detached | £88,500 | |
| 7 Aug 1996 | 7 SS15 5UT | Detached | £94,995 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 123 m². Most common: House, detached (6); Bungalow, detached (3). Built: 1930-1949 (3); 1996-2002 (3); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
Council tax
What each band costs in Basildon in 2026-27: Band D £2,327 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,551 | £1,810 | £2,069 | £2,327 | £2,844 | £3,362 | £3,879 | £4,654 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (37% of about 760 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 12 Albert Drive, Laindon, Essex, SS15 5UT: up to 5 homes, pending decision (70 m)
- Laindon Town Centre/shopping centre, Laindon High Road: up to 210 homes, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- 5-8 Dunton Court, Aston Road, Laindon SS15 6NX: up to 18 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 & 16 Pound Lane, Basildon, Essex. SS15 5SZ: up to 7 homes, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Garages to the north of 108 Falstones, Basildon. SS15 5DF: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- Garages to the north of 84 Falstones, Basildon. SS15 5BX: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 10 September 2026 to 15 September 2026: ESSEX AND SUFFOLK WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 3 August 2026 to 5 August 2026: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, give and take, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SS15 5UT | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SS15 5UR | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 41 m and 43 m above sea level (42 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS15 5UR | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
| SS15 5UT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Laindon 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Basildon 2.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Pitsea 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Albert Drive Laindon | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Basildon Town Centre | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tilbury Ferry Terminal | 14.1 km (8.8 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 18.3 km (11 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 37.4 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Laindon Medical Group | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Laindon Health Centre Dental Practice | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Braintree Community Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Basildon Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Ravi's Basildon Cashzone | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,220 m² | 240 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 9,410 m² | 300 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,590 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8.6 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,440 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Nicholas, a listed building (Grade I), 1 km (0.6 miles) north. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Marks Hill Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Long Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Westley Heights | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Hall Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Langdon Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| The Dell | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Basildon: see them on the Basildon page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 270 m | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Janet Duke Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The James Hornsby School | Secondary | 11–16 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Merrylands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Millhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Anne Line Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Anne Line Catholic Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lee Chapel Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lincewood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Great Berry Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newsbouys SS15 5AG | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Kinder Kidz Day Nursery SS15 5AG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Bluehouse Farm Community Ctr. SS15 5UH | Other catering premises | 200 m | Exempt | |
| Busy Bees Preschool SS15 5UH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Phoenix Primary School SS15 5NQ | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Winston Social Club SS15 6NL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Langdon News SS15 6UA | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2024 |
| British Fried Chicken & Pizza SS15 6UA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 May 2025 |
| Laindon Chippy SS15 6UA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Wakey Wakey SS15 6UA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Good Food Chinese Takeaway SS15 6UA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Pink Chilliz SS15 6UA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 122 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 |
| Vehicle crime | 17 |
| Burglary | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Gerbera Close (61); On or near Aster Close (53); On or near Poppy Gardens (33); On or near Mellow Purgess Close (31); On or near Iris Mews (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 39% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 56% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Tyler Avenue · Drake Road · Laindon Link · Dove Cott House · Seymour Close · Little Totham Path · Mellow Purgess Close · Gerbera Close · Foxglove Court · Iris Mews · Aster Close · Orchid Place
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.