SS14 in Basildon shows mixed market dynamics with a trajectory score of 49.4/100, placing it at the 45th percentile nationally. Property prices have grown at 1.3% annually over five years, significantly lagging broader UK trends, whilst rental growth has outpaced price appreciation at 6.9% CAGR. The district is classified in early gentrification stages with modest population growth of 0.6% over the same period. This combination suggests the rental market is strengthening relative to capital appreciation, which may appeal to income-focused investors, though the slower price growth warrants consideration against alternative markets with stronger historical performance.
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- 1Property prices up 1.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.9% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.6% per year
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What's changing in Basildon · June 2026
44 planning applications submitted in SS14 over the last six months.
Basildon (SS14) common questions
Is Basildon up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Basildon (SS14) as Early. Its trajectory score is 49/100 (Average), in the top 53% of districts nationally. The score is down 3.5 points over the last 12 months.
Is Basildon safe?
Basildon has a safety score of 16/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Basildon?
The average property price in Basildon (SS14) is £397k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Basildon?
The median monthly rent in Basildon (SS14) is £1,382 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Basildon?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Chelmsford (CM2), Ingatestone (CM4), Billericay (CM11), Gillingham (ME7), Chelmsford (CM1). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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