Fenton Way Basildon
44 addresses across 4 postcodes (SS15), about 640 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 2000467.
- Flood: 9 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 67% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Laindon, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Victoria Park, is about 200 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 36 to 39 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 46 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr Salako And Partners, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 970 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2025 | FENTON HOUSE SS15 6TD | Other | £910,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Mar 2018 | FENTON HOUSE SS15 6TD | Other | £910,000 | 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (36% of about 2,100 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.
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, 2 at medium risk and 18 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 6RZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 7 | unlikely |
| SS15 6TD | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| SS15 6SJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| SS15 6JR | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 1 / 9 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 46 addresses are between 36 m and 39 m above sea level (37 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS15 6JR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SS15 6RZ | 100% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
| SS15 6SJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SS15 6TD | 100% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Laindon 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Basildon 2.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| West Horndon 412,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fenton Way Laindon | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Basildon Town Centre | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tilbury Ferry Terminal | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 20 km (12 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 36.2 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr Salako And Partners | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Great Berry Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Braintree Community Hospital | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Basildon Police Station | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ford - Dunton TC, Laindon Cashzone | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Park 16 ha | 200 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,240 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,350 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,440 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Poles Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Lady Spring Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Gravelpit Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| The Dell | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Botney Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Old Hall Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 43 | 46 |
3 of the street's 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrylands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 860 m (0.5 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 |
| Millhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Great Berry Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Phoenix Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| The James Hornsby School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Lincewood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmos SS15 6TD | Mobile caterer | 80 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 10 Feb 2026 |
| DSV Road Ltd SS15 6RZ | Importers/Exporters | 120 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Laindon Cafe & Snack Bar | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chef Lopez Ltd SS15 6SS | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2025 |
| The Four Seasons Public House SS15 6AW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Mr.Kebab SS15 6TL | Mobile caterer | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Fords Main Restaurant SS15 6EE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Fords V-Building Restaurant SS15 6EE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hornsby Way (18); On or near Seax Court (6); On or near Sylvan Way (3); On or near Fenton Way (2); On or near Sable Way (2).
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) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 4 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
- SS15 6RZ: 25 addresses of 26 in the postcode
- SS15 6TD: 14 addresses of 16 in the postcode
- SS15 6SJ: 4 addresses
- SS15 6JR: 1 address of 24 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Sylvan Way · Hornsby Way · Sable Court · Sable Way · Seax Court · Hornsby Way · Hornsby Way · Hornsby Square · Woodstock Crescent · Woodstock
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.