Kingfishers Basildon
11 addresses across 1 postcode (SS16), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2000703.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £410,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 5, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 890 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 110 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 36 to 37 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr Gc Chajed's Practice, about 170 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2015 | 3 | £296,000 | £265,000 | £370,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £146,000 | £145,000 | £147,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £99,995 | £99,995 | £99,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jun 2021 | 7 SS16 5JB | Semi-detached | £410,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2017 | 7 SS16 5JB | Semi-detached | £345,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Oct 2016 | 5 SS16 5JB | Other | £4,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Dec 2015 | 6 SS16 5JB | Semi-detached | £370,000 | |
| 9 Oct 2015 | 7 SS16 5JB | Semi-detached | £265,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 May 2015 | 5 SS16 5JB | Semi-detached | £296,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Aug 2001 | 3 SS16 5JB | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2001 | 1 SS16 5JB | Semi-detached | £147,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Aug 1999 | 6 SS16 5JB | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 8 Dec 1997 | 8 SS16 5JB | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 11 Oct 1996 | 9 SS16 5JB | Detached | £99,995 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 104 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); Bungalow, detached (1); House, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1976-1982 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (1).
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 (54% of about 710 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 1.0 km
- Community Hall off Witchards and Open Space rear of 26-45 Gun Hill Place and rear of 41-58 Wickham Place, Kingswood: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (150 m)
- Garages to the west of 85 Great Mistley, Basildon. SS16 4BE: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (330 m)
- Swan Mead Centre, Church Road, Basildon. SS16 4AG: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (710 m)
- Eastgate Centre, Southernhay, Basildon SS14 1AE: up to 1,950 homes, permissioned (770 m)
- Eastgate Business Centre, Southernhay. Basildon SS14 1EB: up to 86 homes, pending decision (800 m)
- Trafford House, Cherrydown East, Basildon SS16 5HG: up to 151 homes, pending decision (800 m)
- 28-62 East Walk and 36-44 Southernhay, Basildon SS14 1HH: up to 71 homes, not permissioned (860 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 11 addresses are between 36 m and 37 m above sea level (37 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS16 5JB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Basildon 2.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 890 m |
| Pitsea 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km | |
| Laindon 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.0 km | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m, 14 within 800 m; nearest Kingswood Road Basildon | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Basildon Town Centre | 790 m |
| Ferry terminal | Tilbury Ferry Terminal | 14.4 km |
| Car parks | Euro Car Parks | 1.0 km |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 2.2 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 15.7 km |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 39.2 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dr Gc Chajed's Practice | 170 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Allcures Pharmacy | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Eastgate Dental Practice | 830 m |
| Hospital | Braintree Community Hospital | 1.2 km |
| Police station | Basildon Police Station | 1.1 km |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest Morrisons Daily - Basildon Clayhill Road, 148 Clayhill Road, Kingswood | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 9.8 ha | 110 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,370 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 7,690 m² | 580 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,270 m² | 930 m |
Within 800 m: 3 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moat at Basildon Hall, a scheduled monument, 620 m north. 3 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moat at Basildon Hall | Scheduled monument | 620 m north |
| Moated site and fishponds at Botelers | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Martinhole Wood | Wood | 2.0 km south-west |
| One Tree Hill | Hill | 2.3 km south-west |
| Long Wood | Wood | 2.4 km west |
| Marks Hill Wood | Wood | 2.7 km west |
| Vange Marshes | Wetland | 2.9 km south-east |
| Cobblers Mede Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km south |
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) | 12.1 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 310 m | No published inspection |
| Cherry Tree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m | 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 |
| Harris Academy Kingswood | Secondary | 11–16 | 790 m | No published inspection |
| Fairhouse Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| Vange Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.0 km | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bardfield Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| Ghyllgrove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km | 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 |
| Lee Chapel Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ryedene Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| St Anne Line Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Anne Line Catholic Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–7 | 1.7 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Play Centre SS16 5AD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Flame & Flavour SS16 5DF | Mobile caterer | 250 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway SS16 5DF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Kings Fish Bar SS16 5DF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Allcures Pharmacy SS16 5DF | Retailers - other | 290 m | Exempt | |
| Morrisons Daily SS16 5DF | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Owl & Pussycat SS16 5DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Clayhill Food and Wine SS16 5DF | Retailers - other | 290 m | Exempt | |
| Kingswood Kebab and Cafe SS16 5DF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Kingswood Primary School & Nursery SS16 5DE | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Kingswood Baptist Church SS16 5DU | Other catering premises | 400 m | Exempt | |
| Papworth Trust SS16 5BP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Peregrine Close (24); On or near The Glade (7); On or near Kingfishers (5); On or near Spains Hall Place (5); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 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) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
- SS16 5JB: 11 addresses of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Falcon Way · Peregrine Close · Colne Place · The Glade · Wickham Place · Spains Hall Place · Kingswood Road · Ravensdale · Puck Lane · Swallow Dale · Wynters · Deepdene
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.