Side-by-side comparison of SS16 Basildon and SS4 Rochford covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
SS16 is the more affordable option at £335,000 median vs £365,000 in SS4. SS4 has lower recorded crime (1,506 vs 3,535 offences over 13 months). SS4 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | SS16 Basildon | SS4 Rochford |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £335,000 | £365,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,327 | £2,363 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 3,535 | 1,506 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 66.9 | 84.8 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 99.1 | 76.4 |
| EPC Median Score | 70.0 | 70.0 |
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.