Chesham Drive Basildon
34 addresses across 2 postcodes (SS15), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2000257.
- Sales: 48 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £400,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (C: 9, D: 7, E: 2).
- Flood: 13 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 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 40 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 29 to 32 m above sea level.
- Noise: 12 of its 34 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Laindon Medical Group, about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 780 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 77 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £400,000 | £375,000 | £425,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £440,000 | £440,000 | £440,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £312,500 | £290,000 | £335,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £237,000 | £237,000 | £237,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £230,000 | £210,000 | £250,000 |
| 2013 | 3 | £195,000 | £175,000 | £227,500 |
| 2012 | 2 | £197,500 | £191,000 | £204,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £219,995 | £219,995 | £219,995 |
| 2009 | 1 | £189,200 | £189,200 | £189,200 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 38 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £425,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 21 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £375,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2024 | 27 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £450,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Sep 2024 | 19 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £440,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2021 | 15 SS15 4AH | Semi-detached | £330,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2019 | 38 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £335,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2019 | 19 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £290,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2016 | 33 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £285,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2015 | 11 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £237,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2014 | 37 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £210,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2014 | 32 SS15 4AH | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2013 | 31 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 22 Nov 2013 | 38 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2013 | 27 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £227,500 | |
| 5 Oct 2012 | 37 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £204,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2012 | 11 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £191,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2011 | 36 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £210,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2010 | 27 SS15 4AH | Semi-detached | £219,995 | |
| 29 Jul 2009 | 38 SS15 4AH | Semi-detached | £189,200 | |
| 26 Sep 2008 | 31 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2008 | 20 SS15 4AH | Semi-detached | £327,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2007 | 15 SS15 4AH | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2007 | 33 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £176,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2007 | 46 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £229,995 | |
| 9 Feb 2007 | 24 SS15 4AH | Semi-detached | £249,999 | |
| 1 Sep 2006 | 39 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £192,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2006 | 35 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2006 | 38 SS15 4AH | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2005 | 27 SS15 4AH | Semi-detached | £178,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2005 | 33 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £158,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2004 | 35 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £148,000 | |
| 2 Feb 2004 | 23 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £174,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2003 | 39 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £179,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2003 | 24 SS15 4AH | Semi-detached | £224,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2003 | 20 SS15 4AH | Semi-detached | £249,995 | |
| 30 Aug 2002 | 30 SS15 4AH | Semi-detached | £149,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2002 | 25 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £128,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2001 | 31 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £92,500 | |
| 12 Aug 1999 | 46 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £86,000 | |
| 28 Jul 1999 | 25 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £76,500 | |
| 8 Dec 1998 | 15 SS15 4AH | Semi-detached | £73,000 | |
| 13 Aug 1998 | 31 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £66,000 | |
| 12 Mar 1998 | 21 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £76,500 | |
| 23 Oct 1996 | 19 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £57,500 | |
| 11 Oct 1996 | 24 SS15 4AH | Semi-detached | £88,500 | |
| 28 Jun 1996 | 26 SS15 4AH | Semi-detached | £70,000 | |
| 17 May 1996 | 17 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £57,950 | |
| 24 Jul 1995 | 37 SS15 4AH | Terraced | £59,500 |
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 101 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (7); House, end-terrace (5); Bungalow, semi-detached (4). Built: 1976-1982 (6); 1930-1949 (3); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13); rented (private) (3).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (35% of about 1,580 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 (390 m)
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, 7 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 37 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 4AH | not in 2 or 3 | 6 / 2 / 6 | unlikely |
| SS15 4AL | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 4 / 31 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 34 addresses are between 29 m and 32 m above sea level (30 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS15 4AH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SS15 4AL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Laindon 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Basildon 2.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Billericay 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Willowfield Laindon | 300 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Basildon Town Centre | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 200 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 18.8 km (12 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 35.7 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Laindon Medical Group | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Braintree Community Hospital | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Basildon Police Station | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Laindon Cashzone | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 40 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 110 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,440 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 4.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Poles Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| The Dell | Valley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Lady Spring Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Gravelpit Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Marks Hill Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Botney Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
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) | 13.5 | 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 | 12 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 34 |
12 of the street's 34 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 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 |
| Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| 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 | 1.4 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 |
| Noak Bridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Merrylands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Janet Duke Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esso - MFG SS15 6DP | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Greggs SS15 6EG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| BP Fortune Connect SS15 6DH | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Caretech Community Services SS15 4DP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Authentique bakery Ltd SS15 6DR | Other catering premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Canton Corner SS15 6EB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Aylam fish & chips SS15 6DU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Londis SS15 4HP | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 16 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 25 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (37); On or near Kings Crescent (8); On or near Chenies Drive (7); On or near Cypress Close (7); On or near Walnut Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 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) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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
Kings Crescent · Chenies Drive · Queens Road · Autumn Mews · Kings Road · Southend Arterial Road · High Road North · Cypress Close · Winchester Gardens · Hemmells · Latimer Drive · Walnut 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.