Side-by-side comparison of SS13 Basildon and SS3 Southend-on-sea covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
SS13 is the more affordable option at £300,000 median vs £340,000 in SS3. SS3 has lower recorded crime (2,328 vs 4,056 offences over 13 months). SS3 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | SS13 Basildon | SS3 Southend-on-sea |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £300,000 | £340,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,327 | £2,265 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 4,056 | 2,328 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 50.9 | 76.1 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 93.1 | 87.3 |
| 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.