Buckingham Square Shotgate, Basildon
1 address across 1 postcode (SS11), about 400 m (0.2 miles) long. USRN 2002642.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2006 the median was £205,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 D; Band D in Basildon costs £2,327 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 95% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wickford, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 40 m away, and The Wick Country Park (19 hectares) is about 530 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 15 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Robert Frew Medical Centre, about 570 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 28 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £93,347 | £93,347 | £93,347 |
| 1998 | 1 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2026 | UNIT 7 SS11 8YQ | Other | £500,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Mar 2023 | UNIT 22 SS11 8YQ | Other | £310,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Feb 2023 | UNIT 5 SS11 8YQ | Other | £345,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Jan 2022 | UNIT 7 SS11 8YQ | Other | £425,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Dec 2020 | UNIT 3 SS11 8YQ | Other | £800,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Jan 2020 | UNIT 14 SS11 8YQ | Other | £600,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Jun 2019 | UNIT 24 SS11 8YQ | Other | £235,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 May 2006 | UNIT 10 SS11 8YQ | Terraced | £205,000 | |
| 30 May 2003 | UNIT 24 SS11 8YQ | Flat or maisonette | £110,000 | |
| 1 Mar 1999 | UNIT 25 SS11 8YQ | Semi-detached | £93,347 | |
| 6 Nov 1998 | UNIT 1 SS11 8YQ | Semi-detached | £45,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 D (54% of about 680 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)
- 155 Southend Road, Wickford SS11 8EE: up to 7 homes, permissioned (1 km (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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 15 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS11 8YQ | 100% | 95% | 95% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wickford 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Battlesbridge 23,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Rayleigh 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woodberry Way Shotgate | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Basildon Town Centre | 7 km (4.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Wickford Station Car Park | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 11 km (6.9 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 37.8 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Robert Frew Medical Centre | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Wickford Dental Health Centre | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Runwell Hospital | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Essex Police | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 40 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | The Wick Country Park 19 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 180 m² | 70 m |
| Playing field | Bartlett Park 3.0 ha | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.8 ha | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 24 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shotgate Thickets | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| North Benfleet Hall Wood | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
| The Bushes | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Doeshill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
| Noke Wood | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
| Pat's Rill | Tidal water | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beauchamps High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Oakfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hilltop Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Hilltop Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Wickford Church of England School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| North Crescent Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vexon SS11 8XR | Distributors/Transporters | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Brew81 Ltd SS11 8YB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| The Vintage Bar Company SS11 8YB | Mobile caterer | 270 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Mimi’s SS11 8DD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Shotgate Cafe SS11 8YR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Heathercroft Road (14); On or near Hodgson Way (5); On or near Rhum Mews (4); On or near Woodberry Road (2); On or near Meadowland Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 49% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
- SS11 8YQ: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Duxford · Great Saling · Heathercroft Road · Hodgson Court · Rivenhall · Meadowland Road · Wakescolne · Blake Hall Drive · Woodberry Road · Rhum Mews · Mersea Crescent · Hornchurch Close
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.