Enterprise Way Wickford, Basildon
21 addresses across 2 postcodes (SS11), about 300 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2000431.
- Flood: 2 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 86% to 93% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wickford, about 1.5 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 480 m (0.3 miles) away, and The Wick Country Park (19 hectares) is about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 22 to 26 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 21 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Robert Frew Medical Centre, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 38 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2026 | UNIT 3, WICKFORD ENTERPRISE CENTRE SS11 8DH | Other | £75,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Mar 2022 | P C S SS11 8DH | Other | £11,270,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
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 C (36% of about 740 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 (670 m (0.4 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, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SS11 8DH | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| SS11 8DD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 10 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 22 m and 26 m above sea level (24 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS11 8DD | 100% | 93% | 93% | 0% |
| SS11 8DH | 100% | 86% | 86% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wickford 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Battlesbridge 23,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Rayleigh 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Twinstead Wickford | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Basildon Town Centre | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Wickford Station Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 11.6 km (7.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 37.4 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Robert Frew Medical Centre | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wickford Dental Health Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Runwell Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Essex Police | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | The Wick Country Park 19 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 180 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.6 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shotgate Thickets | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Doeshill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Noke Wood | Wood | 3 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Moorgarden Wood | Wood | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-west |
| North Benfleet Hall Wood | Wood | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
| Pat's Rill | Tidal water | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 16 | 21 |
11 of the street's 21 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 5 from railways, 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 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oakfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beauchamps High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 890 m (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 |
| The Wickford Church of England School | Primary | 2–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hilltop Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| North Crescent Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hilltop Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| Wickford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harris Academy Wickford | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Grange Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mimi’s SS11 8DD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Seymour House Nursery School SS12 9QL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Marie's at Wernick & Sons SS11 8BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Barbell Brew SS11 8BH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Vexon SS11 8XR | Distributors/Transporters | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| New Golden Jade SS12 9NR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 21 Aug 2025 |
| The Wick Community Association SS12 9NR | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Boots UK Ltd SS12 9NR | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Yum Yums New Life Church SS12 9NR | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Little Tots Nursery SS12 9NR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2025 |
| KINGFISH SS12 9NR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Wick Bar SS12 9NR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Tesco Express SS12 9NR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Robert Way (10); On or near Uxbridge Close (10); On or near Hedingham Drive (5); On or near Pleshey Close (3); On or near Spellbrook Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 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) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 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 | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
Nearby streets
Hedingham Drive · Spellbrook Close · Salcott Mews · Robert Way · Twinstead · Arran Court · Iona Way · Heron Avenue · Foxhatch · Thorpe Close · Ramsey Chase · Uxbridge 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.