Curling Walk Basildon
16 addresses across 1 postcode (SS14), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2000354.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £326,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 5).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Basildon, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 27 to 28 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fryerns Medical Centre, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £326,000 | £326,000 | £326,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £247,000 | £247,000 | £247,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £152,000 | £152,000 | £152,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £146,000 | £137,000 | £155,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £139,500 | £134,000 | £145,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £163,500 | £163,500 | £163,500 |
| 2002 | 3 | £83,995 | £64,000 | £95,000 |
| 1998 | 3 | £54,000 | £51,000 | £59,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 12 SS14 2PN | Terraced | £326,000 | |
| 28 May 2025 | 7 SS14 2PN | Terraced | £270,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Oct 2022 | 4 SS14 2PN | Terraced | £325,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2022 | 18 SS14 2PN | Semi-detached | £315,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 May 2018 | 12 SS14 2PN | Terraced | £247,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2012 | 4 SS14 2PN | Terraced | £152,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2011 | 20 SS14 2PN | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2011 | 4 SS14 2PN | Semi-detached | £137,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2009 | 10 SS14 2PN | Terraced | £134,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2009 | 16 SS14 2PN | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2006 | 13 SS14 2PN | Terraced | £160,000 | |
| 3 Oct 2003 | 5 SS14 2PN | Semi-detached | £163,500 | |
| 30 Sep 2002 | 10 SS14 2PN | Terraced | £64,000 | |
| 3 May 2002 | 13 SS14 2PN | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2002 | 4 SS14 2PN | Semi-detached | £83,995 | |
| 11 Dec 1998 | 18 SS14 2PN | Semi-detached | £59,995 | |
| 31 Mar 1998 | 6 SS14 2PN | Semi-detached | £54,000 | |
| 27 Mar 1998 | 4 SS14 2PN | Semi-detached | £51,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 81 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (10); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (9); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (social) (4); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
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 (41% of about 1,110 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)
- Former Fryerns School and Social Services Offices, Broadmayne, Craylands, Basildon: up to 82 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- Garages located at Downey Close, Basildon. SS14 2NF: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Craylands Estates And Former Fryerns School Site, Craylands, Basildon, Essex.: up to 110 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Swan Mead Centre, Church Road, Basildon. SS16 4AG: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
- Afflets Court, Moat Field, Basildon SS14 2LE: up to 7 homes, permissioned (900 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 3 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 27 m and 28 m above sea level (27 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS14 2PN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Basildon 2.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pitsea 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Laindon 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Fremnells Basildon | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Basildon Town Centre | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Euro Car Parks | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | GridServe Charging Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 14.8 km (9.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 38.4 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fryerns Medical Centre | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Britannia Pharmacy | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smile Dental Centre | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Braintree Community Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Basildon Police Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,510 m² | 280 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,510 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mopsies Park 2.8 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,270 m² | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 2.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated site and fishponds at Botelers, a scheduled monument, 590 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moated site and fishponds at Botelers | Scheduled monument | 590 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Church of Holy Cross | Listed building, Grade II* | 880 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Moat at Basildon Hall | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Nevendon Bushes | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Church Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Nutton's Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Noke Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Pitsea Marsh | Wetland | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| The Dell | Valley | 4.9 km (3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 16 |
10 of the street's 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairhouse Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Basildon Lower Academy | Secondary | 11–14 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Urgent improvement; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Willows Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whitmore Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greensted Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Cherry Tree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| De La Salle School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bardfield Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ghyllgrove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Kingswood Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Maple Grove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Lunch SS14 2QX | Other catering premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Subway SS14 2NL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Texaco/Londis Whitmore Way SS14 2NL | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Fryerns Community Centre SS14 2NN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Fryerns Social Club SS14 2NN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pattiswick Square (15); On or near Curling Tye (9); On or near Goldhanger Cross (9); On or near The Hatherley (7); On or near The Fremnells (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 9% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 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) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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
- SS14 2PN: 16 addresses
Nearby streets
Curling Tye · Curling Tye · Goldhanger Cross · The Hatherley · Hockley Green · Pattiswick Square · Pattiswick Corner · Cattawade Link · The Fryth · Heron Dale · Beeleigh Cross · Rundells Walk
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.