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SS15Basildon

Central Basildon & Surrounding

Central Basildon & Surrounding investment guide. Average gross yield 5.5%, unknown rental demand.

5.5%avg gross yield
£331kavg sold price (437 sales, 12mo)
Unknownrental demand
Article 4: No· Permitted development applies
Last updated May 2026
Average Gross Yield
5.5%
-1.5% vs Basildon avg (7.0%)
Average Asking Price
£330,670
high confidence (437 sales)
Est. Monthly Rent
£1,387
2-bed · 3-bed £1,743 · 5.3% yield
Price Per Sq Ft
£386
City avg £335/sqft · 51 above average
Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count
Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in SS15
1-bed
£1,097
per month
6.6% yield
2-bed
£1,387
per month
5.3% yield
3-bed
£1,743
per month
5.5% yield
4-bed
£1,934
per month
5.3% yield
Ownership mix
SS15 vs UK average · 17,944 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021
High social-rent share: 27% socially rented (10pp higher than the UK average of 17%).
Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property
26.5%(UK 32.9%)
-6.4pp vs UK
Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership
32.7%(UK 29.7%)
+3.0pp vs UK
Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent
14.0%(UK 20.3%)
-6.3pp vs UK
Socially rentedCouncil or housing association
26.8%(UK 17.1%)
+9.7pp vs UK
Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).
Yield by Property Type
Gross yield breakdown across property types in SS15
PropertyData.co.uk
TypeGross YieldAvg PriceAvg Rent/mo
Terraced5.6%£326,894£1,520
Semi-detached4.7%£393,667£1,540
Detached3.9%£493,748£1,621
Flat8.4%£197,400£1,374

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About Central Basildon & Surrounding (SS15, Basildon)

SS15 attracts buy-to-let investors seeking solid yields in an accessible Essex location, with an average gross yield of 5.5% and entry prices around £330,670. The area offers reasonable returns across property types, with 1-bed units notably outperforming larger homes at 6.6% yield, making starter properties particularly attractive for portfolio diversification.

The rental market appears to cater to a mixed demographic, likely including young professionals, small families, and single occupants given the healthy demand across 1-3 bed properties. The consistent yield spread (5.3-6.6%) suggests relatively stable demand across different household sizes, though formal rental demand data would strengthen investment confidence.

Investors should note the absence of published rental demand figures for SS15, which warrants independent local market research before committing capital. Property type performance varies—1-bed yields significantly outpace larger homes—so acquisition strategy and tenant profiling become crucial factors in maximising returns.

Sold Price Trend - SS15
Average sold price, last 8 quarters
+5.3% over 2 years
Flip Activity - SS15
Same-property resales within 18 months, last 24 months
No flips meeting our 15% uplift threshold recorded in SS15 over the last 24 months.
Planning & Licensing - SS15
Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district
Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect
HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.
Selective LicensingNot in effect
Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect
No Article 4 directions in this LPA. Selective/additional licensing not yet verified.
Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.
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