Alder Close Basildon
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (SS15), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2001959.
- Sales: 23 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £402,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 2).
- Flood: 11 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Laindon, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 30 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 37 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr Sharma & Partners, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | £402,500 | £365,000 | £440,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £417,500 | £370,000 | £465,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £248,000 | £246,000 | £250,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £188,000 | £143,000 | £233,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £167,000 | £167,000 | £167,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £150,500 | £137,000 | £164,000 |
| 1997 | 7 | £103,495 | £76,995 | £138,995 |
| 1996 | 1 | £99,995 | £99,995 | £99,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2021 | 5 SS15 4AA | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2021 | 6 SS15 4AA | Semi-detached | £365,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2019 | 3 SS15 4AA | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2016 | 4 SS15 4AA | Detached | £465,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2016 | 3 SS15 4AA | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2015 | 7 SS15 4AA | Semi-detached | £280,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2013 | 6 SS15 4AA | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2012 | 3 SS15 4AA | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 19 May 2006 | 1 SS15 4AA | Detached | £246,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2006 | 1 SS15 4AA | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2002 | 4 SS15 4AA | Detached | £233,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2002 | 7 SS15 4AA | Semi-detached | £143,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2001 | 8 SS15 4AA | Detached | £167,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2000 | 2 SS15 4AA | Detached | £164,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2000 | 3 SS15 4AA | Detached | £137,000 | |
| 30 Sep 1997 | 4 SS15 4AA | Detached | £138,995 | New build. |
| 22 Aug 1997 | 2 SS15 4AA | Detached | £122,995 | New build. |
| 27 Jun 1997 | 3 SS15 4AA | Detached | £103,495 | New build. |
| 26 Jun 1997 | 1 SS15 4AA | Detached | £107,495 | New build. |
| 13 Jun 1997 | 5 SS15 4AA | Detached | £94,500 | New build. |
| 11 Jun 1997 | 7 SS15 4AA | Semi-detached | £79,500 | New build. |
| 7 May 1997 | 6 SS15 4AA | Semi-detached | £76,995 | New build. |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 8 SS15 4AA | Detached | £99,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, detached (3); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1996-2002 (3); 1991-1995 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (1).
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 (36% of about 850 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)
- 26 High Road North Laindon Essex SS15 4DP, permissioned (290 m)
- 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 & 16 Pound Lane, Basildon, Essex. SS15 5SZ: up to 7 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 10 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 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 4AA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SS15 4AF | not in 2 or 3 | 10 / 1 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 37 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS15 4AA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SS15 4AF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Laindon 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Basildon 2.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Billericay 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Osier Drive Laindon | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Basildon Town Centre | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Noak Bridge (Laindon) evyve | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 18.2 km (11 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 35.9 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr Sharma & Partners | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Noak Bridge Pharmacy Limited | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Braintree Community Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Basildon Police Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sgn Ltd - White Rose, Skellow | 130 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 30 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.3 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,440 m² | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 3.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Nicholas, a listed building (Grade I), 830 m (0.5 miles) south. 2 listed buildings are 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 | 830 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Dell | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Poles Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Lady Spring Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Gravelpit Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Long Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Botney Hill | Hill | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.7 | 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 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Millhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 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 |
| Noak Bridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The James Hornsby School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| The Phoenix Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | 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 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowfield Pre-school SS15 4EQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Londis SS15 4HP | Retailers - other | 210 m | 4 Good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Caretech Community Services SS15 4DP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| The Paddocks Preschool SS15 5ST | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Noak Bridge SS15 4BS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Osier Drive (5); On or near Box Close (5); On or near Fir Court (4); On or near Palm Mews (3); On or near Redwood Drive (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Redwood Drive · Wych Mews · Yew Close · Palm Mews · Fir Court · Pound Lane North · Pound Lane Central · Osier Drive · Magnolia Lane · The Noaks · Pear Tree Close · Sweet Briar Drive
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.