Truman Close Basildon
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (SS15), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2001307.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2013 the median was £275,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 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 81% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Laindon, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Victoria Park, is about 270 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 41 to 43 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr Salako And Partners, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 62 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £247,500 | £247,500 | £247,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £207,000 | £207,000 | £207,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £126,000 | £126,000 | £126,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | £68,250 | £66,000 | £70,500 |
| 1995 | 1 | £84,000 | £84,000 | £84,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2013 | 4 SS15 6JS | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2007 | 4 SS15 6JS | Detached | £247,500 | |
| 16 Dec 2005 | 6 SS15 6JS | Detached | £207,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2004 | 1 SS15 6JS | Semi-detached | £260,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2003 | 8 SS15 6JS | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2001 | 6 SS15 6JS | Detached | £126,000 | |
| 30 Aug 1996 | 6 SS15 6JS | Detached | £66,000 | |
| 19 Feb 1996 | 8 SS15 6JS | Detached | £70,500 | |
| 30 Jun 1995 | 2 SS15 6JS | Semi-detached | £84,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 120 m². Most common: House, detached (2). Built: 1983-1990 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (32% of about 720 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)
- 5-8 Dunton Court, Aston Road, Laindon SS15 6NX: up to 18 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Laindon Town Centre/shopping centre, Laindon High Road: up to 210 homes, permissioned (900 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 5 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 6JS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SS15 6JW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 41 m and 43 m above sea level (42 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS15 6JS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SS15 6JW | 100% | 100% | 81% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Laindon 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Basildon 2.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| West Horndon 412,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hoover Drive Laindon | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Basildon Town Centre | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tilbury Ferry Terminal | 14 km (8.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 19.7 km (12 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 36.7 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr Salako And Partners | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Great Berry Pharmacy | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Braintree Community Hospital | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Basildon Police Station | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Ford - Dunton TC, Laindon Cashzone | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Park 16 ha | 270 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,560 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,350 m² | 330 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,440 m² | 350 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 24 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Poles Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Lady Spring Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Gravelpit Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Langdon Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
| The Dell | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Old Hall Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) west |
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 9 |
2 of the street's 9 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 | 360 m | 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 |
| Great Berry Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Millhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| The Phoenix Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| The James Hornsby School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Janet Duke Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway SS15 6LF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Laindon Supermarket SS15 6LF | Retailers - other | 200 m | 4 Good | 4 Jul 2024 |
| The Four Seasons Public House SS15 6AW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Delhi Akash SS15 6LF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Butterflies Club CIC SS15 6LF | Other catering premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Merrylands County Primary School SS15 6QS | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| DSV Road Ltd SS15 6RZ | Importers/Exporters | 380 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Cosmos SS15 6TD | Mobile caterer | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 10 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near West Mayne (19); On or near Hoover Drive (11); On or near Woodstock (9); On or near Woodstock Crescent (6); On or near Durham Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 19% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 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
Nearby streets
Washington Avenue · Eisenhower Road · Jefferson Avenue · Ford Close · Roosevelt Road · Woodstock · Hoover Drive · Kennedy Avenue · Coopersales · Woodstock Crescent · Tillingham Green · Worthing Road
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.