Valence Way Basildon
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (SS13,SS16), about 630 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 2001325.
- Flood: 18 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 A; Band D in Basildon costs £2,327 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 75% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Laindon, about 330 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 420 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 47 to 52 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Laindon Medical Group, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 750 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 49 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
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 A (26% of about 1,570 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)
- Basildon Integrated Support Service (Lincewood County Infants School Annexe) High Road, Langdon Hills: up to 19 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- The Cornerstone, High Road, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS16 6HG: up to 5 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- 12 Albert Drive, Laindon, Essex, SS15 5UT: up to 5 homes, pending decision (780 m (0.5 miles))
- 5-8 Dunton Court, Aston Road, Laindon SS15 6NX: up to 18 homes, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 31 October 2026
- 30 October 2026 to 4 November 2026: ESSEX AND SUFFOLK WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the carriageway, verge (immediate - urgent works, permit applied for)
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 5 November 2026 to 9 November 2026: BT, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 30 September 2026 to 3 October 2026: ESSEX AND SUFFOLK WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the carriageway, verge (immediate - urgent works)
- 3 September 2026 to 14 September 2026: ESSEX AND SUFFOLK WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the footway, carriageway, verge (immediate - urgent works)
- 2 August 2026 to 6 August 2026: ESSEX AND SUFFOLK WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the footway, carriageway, verge (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 17 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SS13 3DU | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| SS16 6GB | not in 2 or 3 | 15 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 47 m and 52 m above sea level (49 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS13 3DU | 94% | 81% | 75% | 0% |
| SS16 6GB | 95% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Laindon 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 330 m |
| Basildon 2.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Pitsea 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Samuel Road Langdon Hills | 250 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Basildon Town Centre | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tilbury Ferry Terminal | 13.4 km (8.3 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 18.5 km (12 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 38 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Laindon Medical Group | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Beauty Basildon | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Braintree Community Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Basildon Police Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,220 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 9,410 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 960 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 170 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,440 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Marks Hill Wood | Wood | 410 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Long Wood | Wood | 600 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Westley Heights | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Hall Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Langdon Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| The Dell | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 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 | 1 | 3 |
2 of the street's 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincewood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Phoenix Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Janet Duke Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Merrylands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| The James Hornsby School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Lee Chapel Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Great Berry Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anne Line Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | 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 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Millhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munch box SS16 5UE | Other catering premises | 30 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Runwood Homes Plc SS16 6AJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Langdon News SS15 6UA | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2024 |
| British Fried Chicken & Pizza SS15 6UA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 May 2025 |
| Laindon Chippy SS15 6UA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Wakey Wakey SS15 6UA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Good Food Chinese Takeaway SS15 6UA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Pink Chilliz SS15 6UA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Coffee Station - Platform 2 SS15 6AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Winston Social Club SS15 6NL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Longwick (12); On or near Stebbings (10); On or near Mildmayes (7); On or near Rye Mead (5); On or near Puckleside (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 10% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 9 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: ESSEX AND SUFFOLK WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 30 October 2026 to 4 November 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Utility asset works, 5 November 2026 to 9 November 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Fern Hill · Longwick · Puckleside · Mildmayes · Motehill · Stebbings · Albyns · Westmede · Rye Mead · High Road · Milton Green · Valence 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 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.