Side-by-side comparison of SS11 Wickford and SS13 Basildon covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
SS13 is the more affordable option at £300,000 median vs £400,000 in SS11. SS11 has lower recorded crime (1,243 vs 4,056 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | SS11 Wickford | SS13 Basildon |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £400,000 | £300,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,327 | £2,327 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,243 | 4,056 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 55.2 | 50.9 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 80.9 | 93.1 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.