Swan Close Basildon
15 addresses across 3 postcodes (SS15), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2002768.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6, C: 1, D: 1).
- 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 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Basildon, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 490 m (0.3 miles) away, and Gloucester Park (50 hectares) is about 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 29 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ballards Walk Surgery, about 80 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 177 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 66 m². Most common: Flat (3); Maisonette, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 2023 (6); 1991-1995 (1); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (2).
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 (50% of about 1,560 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)
- Garages to the north of 108 Falstones, Basildon. SS15 5DF: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (180 m)
- Garages to the north of 84 Falstones, Basildon. SS15 5BX: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (190 m)
- Garages to the south of 13 Falstones, Basildon. SS15 5BU: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (340 m)
- Garages to the north of 86 Paprills, Basildon. SS16 5QX: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Car park 14, Laindon Link, South West of Roundacre, SS15 5UN: up to 105 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- 12 Albert Drive, Laindon, Essex, SS15 5UT: up to 5 homes, pending decision (840 m (0.5 miles))
- 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 & 16 Pound Lane, Basildon, Essex. SS15 5SZ: up to 7 homes, permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- Milk & More, Time Square, Southernhay, Basildon SS14 1DJ: up to 53 homes, not permissioned (910 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 10 addresses are 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SS15 5GE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| SS15 5HH | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| SS15 5EE | not in 2 or 3 | 10 / 3 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 29 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS15 5EE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SS15 5GE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SS15 5HH | 100% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Basildon 2.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Laindon 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Pitsea 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 33 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Plough & Tractor Basildon | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Basildon Town Centre | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tilbury Ferry Terminal | 14.5 km (9 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fastned Charging Station | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 17.5 km (11 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 37.6 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ballards Walk Surgery | 80 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 80 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Colosseum Dental (Great Knightleys) | 40 m |
| Hospital | Braintree Community Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Basildon Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ravi's Basildon Cashzone | 80 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Gloucester Park 50 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,950 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8.6 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,440 m² | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 54 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Nicholas, a listed building (Grade I), 880 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade I | 880 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Moat at Basildon Hall | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Long Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Marks Hill Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Westley Heights | Hill | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Hall Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| The Dell | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
| Vange Marshes | Wetland | 4.8 km (3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 15 |
4 of the street's 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Duke Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 330 m | 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 |
| St Anne Line Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 370 m | 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 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| The James Hornsby School | Secondary | 11–16 | 840 m (0.5 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 | 870 m (0.5 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 |
| Lee Chapel Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ghyllgrove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | 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 |
| Harris Academy Kingswood | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| 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 |
| Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Noak Bridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough and Tractor SS15 5HG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Md-East SS15 5HG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Boots UK Ltd SS15 5HL | Retailers - other | 80 m | Exempt | |
| Morrisons Daily SS15 5HL | Retailers - other | 80 m | 4 Good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Spar SS15 5HL | Retailers - other | 80 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Adams Fish Bar SS15 5HL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Lee Chapel North Tenants Hall SS15 5HL | Other catering premises | 80 m | Exempt | |
| Helping Hands Food Bank SS15 5HL | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| KINGS PIZZA AND CHICKEN AND CAFE SS15 5HL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| BALLARDS WOK SS15 5HL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Pabulum Ltd SS15 5LS | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2026 |
| kidbusterz janet duke wraparound care SS15 5LS | Other catering premises | 350 m | 4 Good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Trinity Food & Wine SS15 5LN | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2025 |
| St Anne Line Catholic Nursery SS15 5AF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| St Anne Line Catholic School SS15 5AF | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (39); On or near Great Knightleys (29); On or near Jermayns (28); On or near Teagles (26); On or near Boytons (25).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 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) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 5 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 5GE: 7 addresses
- SS15 5HH: 7 addresses of 8 in the postcode
- SS15 5EE: 1 address of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Great Knightleys · Dordells · Jermayns · Teagles · Yardeley · Bretons · Alracks · Boytons · Thornbush · Raphaels · Plumberow · Woolmergreen
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.