The Tithe Wickford, Basildon
10 addresses across 1 postcode (SS12), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2001295.
6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £340,000 across 1 sale. 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, E: 1, F: 1). 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Basildon costs £2,327 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Wickford, about 1.3 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 1.4 km away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 21 to 22 m above sea level. The nearest GP surgery is London Road Surgery, about 1.1 km away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £467,000 | £467,000 | £467,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £342,000 | £342,000 | £342,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £112,000 | £112,000 | £112,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 2020 | 4 SS12 0HN | Semi-detached | £340,000 | |
| 24 May 2019 | 4 SS12 0HN | Semi-detached | £370,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Jul 2018 | 6 SS12 0HN | Detached | £467,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2015 | 6 SS12 0HN | Detached | £342,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2010 | 9 SS12 0HN | Semi-detached | £335,000 | |
| 13 Oct 1997 | 11 SS12 0HN | Semi-detached | £112,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 121 m². Most common: House, detached (3); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (3); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
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 D (43% of about 690 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
- Alpha Garden Centre, London Road, Wickford: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (720 m)
- Riverside House, Lower Southend Road, Wickford SS11 8BB: up to 10 homes, permissioned (1.0 km)
- Riverside House, Lower Southend Road, Wickford SS11 8BB: up to 13 homes, pending decision (1.0 km)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 6 August 2026 to 10 August 2026: BT, New service connection, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 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 10 addresses are between 21 m and 22 m above sea level (21 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS12 0HN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wickford 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km |
| Battlesbridge 23,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km | |
| Pitsea 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m, 6 within 800 m; nearest Castledon Road Wickford | 420 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Basildon Town Centre | 5.4 km |
| Car parks | Wickford Station Car Park | 1.3 km |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km; nearest evyve Charging Station - Londron Road, Wickford. | 450 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 13.7 km |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 36.1 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest London Road Surgery | 1.1 km |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Wickford Pharmacy | 890 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Wickford Dental Health Centre | 1.5 km |
| Hospital | Runwell Hospital | 3.9 km |
| Police station | Essex Police | 1.0 km |
| Cash machines | Your Local Cashzone | 2.1 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 6.0 ha | 1.4 km |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 790 m² | 100 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 130 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.6 ha | 1.0 km |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 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
Noise figures are still being loaded.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 200 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harris Academy Wickford | Secondary | 11–18 | 340 m | 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 |
| Wickford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.0 km | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| North Crescent Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oakfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Crays Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Wickford Church of England School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.9 km | Outstanding (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange County Primary School SS12 0LR | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Downham Arms SS12 0AR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Leasway (8); On or near The Tithe (6); On or near Belmont Close (3); On or near Alma Close (2); On or near Burne Avenue (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 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) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 19% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 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 8 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
- SS12 0HN: 10 addresses
Nearby streets
Leasway · Trinder Way · Burne Avenue · Alma Close · Belmont Avenue · Belmont Close · Friern Place · The Chase · The Briary · Berry Close · Friern Walk · Tudor Way
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, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.