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Basildon, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Basildon is a large city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 144,859. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
144,859 Population 3,188/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$50,462 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,462 median income, 5.3% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$453,912 home value, $1,262/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population144,859
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density3,188/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 5%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,462
Per Capita$50,462
Unemployment5.3%

Housing

D
Home Value$453,912
Rent$1,262
Ownership64.4%
Housing Units57,944

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.6%
High School+41.6%

Community

Population144,859
Population Density3,188 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates51.5684°, 0.4578°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation31.0 inches (788 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.4 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$50,462
Median Age39.2 years

About Basildon

Basildon is a large city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 144,859. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Basildon has a population of 144,859 with a density of 3,188 people per square mile, spread across 45.4 square miles. The median age is 39.2 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.6% male. The city is predominantly Asian (8.4%), with 5.4% White, 1.7% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.8% of residents. 2.8% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 5.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

144,859
Total Population
3,188
People / sq mi
39.2yrs
Median Age
1% above United Kingdom avg
45.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.8%
19% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 6.2%

Social Characteristics

Basildon vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Basildon is $50,462, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,462 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $970, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 72 business establishments, including 23 restaurants. 30.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Basildon vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,462
33% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$50,462
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)72

Business (County)

Restaurants23
Healthcare13
Retail3

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone46.9%
Public Transit8.4%
Work from Home30.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Basildon is $453,912, 61% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,262 (9% above the national average of $1,163). 64.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 57,944 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$453,912
61% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,262
9% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.4%
Owner-Occupied64.4%
Renter-Occupied35.6%
Housing Units57,944

Property Tax

Climate in Basildon

Basildon has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.5°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 734 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.6°C / 40°F -2.4° / 11.9° 58.5
Feb 6.5°C / 44°F -0.8° / 13.6° 58.5
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F 0.3° / 16° 55.9
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F 0.7° / 17.6° 33.7
May 12.6°C / 55°F 4.6° / 21.1° 45.2
Jun 16.1°C / 61°F 8.5° / 25.8° 59.6
Jul 18.1°C / 65°F 10.7° / 28.2° 52.2
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 10.8° / 27.3° 49.9
Sep 16.2°C / 61°F 7.5° / 25.7° 58.6
Oct 12.7°C / 55°F 5° / 19.7° 100.2
Nov 8.3°C / 47°F 0.6° / 15.4° 78.6
Dec 6.4°C / 43°F -0.6° / 12.8° 83.1
Basildon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area45.4 sq mi (117.7 km²)
Population Density3,188/sq mi
Coordinates51.5684°N, 0.4578°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.32"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 66 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 94 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 116 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 142 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 92 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 130 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 74 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 71 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 145 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 100 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 129 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 66 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 128 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 117 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 119 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 93 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 144 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 149 km
Feb 15, 1994 4 km NNE of Banham, United Kingdom M2.9 110 km
Jul 16, 2005 3 km WSW of Southwater, United Kingdom M2.9 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m - 100 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in

Basildon has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.4").

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24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27% below the national average of 33.7%. 41.6% have completed high school. 13 healthcare facilities operate in the area.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.6%
27% below United Kingdom avg
High School+41.6%
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3,188/sq mi
Total Area45.4 sq mi

Services

Healthcare Facilities13
Restaurants23
Retail Stores3

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone46.9%
Public Transit8.4%
Work from Home30.6%

Colleges & Universities in Basildon

Institution Type Founded Website
Writtle University College Cow Watering Campus University - ,

Schools in Basildon

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lincewood Primary Academy - - - -
The Phoenix Primary School - - - -
Lift Pioneer - - - -
Billericay Dog Training School - - - -
De La Salle School - - - -
St Anne Line Catholic Junior & Infant Schools - - - -
Kingswood Primary School and Nursery - - - -
Woodlands School - - - -
Cherry Tree Primary School - - - -
Fairhouse Community Primary School - - - -
Lee Chapel Primary School - - - -
Kingswood Pre School - - - -
Millhouse Primary School - - - -
The James Hornsby School - - - -
Janet Duke Primary School - - - -
Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery - - - -
Noak Bridge Primary School - - - -
Ghyllgrove Primary School - - - -
Vange Primary School and Nursery - - - -
The Willows Primary School - - - -
Great Berry Primary School - - - -
Whitmore Primary School and Nursery - - - -
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Radio Stations near Basildon

42 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Talk Radio (UK) curent affairs, politics AAC+ 32 kbps
Smooth Country country, country music AAC 48 kbps
Street Sounds Radio dance, disco MP3
Radio Caroline Flashback 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Essex contemporary hits radio, pop MP3
ABC Oldies Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Soul Rhythms Radio UK dancehall, house MP3 320 kbps
BBC Essex - UNKNOWN
Absolute Radio 80s 80s AAC 128 kbps
More Radio Eastbourne hits, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
YellowTealPurple ambient, electronic OGG 65535 kbps
Big L 2 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
Greatest Hits Radio (Essex) 70's, 80's AAC+ 48 kbps
Forest Gold classic hits, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
Classic Hits Forest Radio 1950s, 1960s AAC 128 kbps
Zero Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Caroline North - AAC+ 52 kbps
Crackers Radio disco & jazz, funk MP3 320 kbps
Lifestyle Radio UK country, pop MP3 192 kbps
Lyca Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Retro Mix Radio 70s, 80s AAC+ 48 kbps
The Voice Of Doom death metal, doom metal AAC 320 kbps
Loose FM eclectic, electronic MP3 320 kbps
West Kent Radio - MP3 170 kbps
TGM GOSPEL RADIO gospel MP3 320 kbps
Oldskool UK dnb, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
City Sound pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Caroline Flashback - MP3 128 kbps
Sheppey FM 92.2 - MP3 256 kbps
Colin Mogagabe - MP3 128 kbps
Homemade Radio adult contemporary, blues MP3 320 kbps
Power Ace Radio afrobeats, easy listening MP3 128 kbps
Chelmsford Community Radio independent MP3 128 kbps
GlitterBeam Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Phoenix FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
Radioalfa2 classic hits MP3
Kori The Pom Radio drum & bass, edm MP3 128 kbps
GlitterBeam Italia lgbt, lgbtqia+ MP3 192 kbps
Hospital Radio Chelmsford - MP3 128 kbps
Slim Radio deep house, disco MP3 320 kbps
Stomp Radio - MP3 128 kbps
NanoRadio - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Basildon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brentwood Museum
Canvey Island Heritage Centre Museum
Castle Point Transport Museum
Chelmsford Museum
Cold War Bunker
Combined Military Services Museum
Dartford Borough Museum and Library
Dutch Cottage Museum
Essex Fire Museum
Essex Police Museum
Guildhall Museum
Kent Firefighting Museum
Leigh Heritage Centre
Milton Chantry
Museum in the Park
Peter Edwards Library & Museum
Prittlewell Priory
Purfleet Heritage Centre
Purfleet Heritage Centre
RAF Hornchurch Heritage Centre
Royal Engineers Museum
Sandford Mill Museum
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome Museum
The Bay Museum
The Cater Museum
The Museum of Power
Thurrock Museum
Upminster Tithe Barn

Libraries in Basildon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ARU Library0.0
Aveley Community Hub0.0
Basildon Library0.0
Belhus Library0.0
Billericay Library0.0
Blackshots Library0.0
Brentwood Library0.0
Broomfield Library0.0
Canvey Island Library0.0
Chadwell Library0.0
Chatham Library & Community Hub0.0
Chelmsford Central Library0.0
Chipping Ongar Library0.0
Coldharbour Library0.0
Corringham Library0.0
Cuxton Library0.0
Danbury Library0.0
Dartford Borough Museum and Library0.0
Dartford Borough Museum and Library0.0
Dashwood Library0.0
Drill Hall Library Block A0.0
Drill Hall Library Block B0.0
Drill Hall Library Block C0.0
East Tilbury Library0.0
Fleetdown Library0.0
Fryerns Library0.0
Galleywood Library0.0
Gillingham Library0.0
Gravesend Library and Information0.0
Grays Library0.0
Great Baddow Library0.0
Great Tarpots Library0.0
Hadleigh Library0.0
Harold Hill Library0.0
Harold Wood Library0.0
Hartley Library0.0
Hatfield Peverel Library0.0
Hempstead Public Library0.0
Higham Library0.0
Hockley Library0.0
Hoo Library0.0
Hoo Library0.0
Hornchurch Library0.0
Hullbridge Library0.0
Ingatestone Library0.0
Kent Elms Library0.0
Kings Farm Library0.0
Laindon Library0.0
Leigh Library0.0
Longfield Library0.0
Lordswood Library0.0
Luton Library0.0
Maldon Library0.0
Marling Cross Library0.0
Medway Archives Centre0.0
Meopham Library0.0
New Ash Green Library0.0
North Melbourne Library0.0
Pitsea Library0.0
Pitsea Library0.0
Purfleet-on-Thames Library &Hub0.0
Purfleet-on-Thames Library &Hub0.0
Rainham Library0.0
Rayleigh Library0.0
Riverview Park Library0.0
Rochester Community Hub0.0
Rochford Library0.0
Rochford Library0.0
Shenfield Library0.0
South Benfleet Library0.0
South Woodham Ferrers Library0.0
Springfield Library0.0
Stanford-le-Hope Library0.0
Stock Library0.0
Strood Library & Community Hub0.0
Sutton-at-Hone Library0.0
Temple Hill Library0.0
The Bishop Wilson Memorial Library0.0
The Thomas Aveling School and Community Library0.0
Thomas Plume's Library0.0
Tilbury Library0.0
Twydall Library0.0
Upminster Library0.0
Vange Library0.0
Vigo Library0.0
Walderslade Hook Meadow Library0.0
Walderslade Village Library0.0
Warner Library0.0
West Kingsdown Library0.0
Westcliff Library0.0
Wickham Bishops Library0.0
Wigmore Library0.0
Witham Library0.0
Writtle Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Basildon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barleylands Craft Village
Basildon Market
Boot Sale
Chelmsford Market
Dunton Boot Sale
Rayleigh Lanes
Rochester Christmas Market
Willow Farm Car Boot Sale

Hotels in Basildon

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Campanile
Holiday Inn
Premier Inn
Premier Inn Basildon South
Travelodge

Restaurants in Basildon

22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aroma
Bella Italia
Deniz
Five Bells
Frankie & Benny's
Kervan Kitchen
Miller & Carter
Nando's
Nando's
Nando's
Orleto Lounge
Pizza Hut
PizzaExpress
Poppins
Robins Pie & Mash
Spoon World Buffet & Bar
TGI Fridays
The Haywain
The Honey Pot
The Retreat
Toby Carvery
Wagamama

Cafes in Basildon

16 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda Café
Asda Café
Cafe Cinco
Costa
Costa
Costa
Costa
Cosy Cafe
Dream Cafe & Restaurant
Garden Cafe
Miracles
Mooboo
Muffin Break
Starbucks
Starbucks
Starbucks

Cinemas in Basildon

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cineworld
Vue

Theatres in Basildon

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Towngate Theatre

Monuments in Basildon

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Henry Ford

Clinics in Basildon

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Great Oaks Clinic
Langdon Hills Medical Centre

Dentists in Basildon

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Basildon Dental Practice
Eastgate Dental Practice
Great Knightleys Dental Care
Laindon Health Centre Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Basildon

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cherrydown Vets
Vets4Pets

Train Stations in Basildon

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Basildon
Laindon

Bus Stations in Basildon

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Basildon

Gas Stations in Basildon

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Applegreen
Asda
BP
BP
Esso
Murco
Tesco
Texaco

Banks in Basildon

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Halifax
HSBC UK
Lloyds Bank
Metro Bank
Nationwide
NatWest
Santander

Shopping Malls in Basildon

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eastgate Shopping Centre

Gyms in Basildon

4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Club Kingswood
PureGym
Snap Fitness
The Gym

Golf Courses in Basildon

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Basildon Golf Course

Breweries in Basildon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Billericay Brewing Company
Brentwood Brewing
Chelmsford Brew Co Ltd
Crouch Vale Brewery
Crouch Vale Brewery
Iron Pier Brewery
Kent Brewey
Maldon Brewing Co
Mighty Oak Brewing Co. Ltd
Nelson Brewery
No Frills Joe

Stadiums & Teams in Basildon

TeamLeagueDivision
Princes Park

Ski Resorts Near Basildon

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Better Ski & Board Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Basildon

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Gatwick AirportLGWLarge Airport
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
London Biggin Hill AirportBQHMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium Airport
Wattisham Airfield-Medium Airport
Acton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Andrewsfield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Armshold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Audley End Airfield-Small Airport
Barcombe-North Airstrip-Small Airport
Barling Airfield-Small Airport
Barnards Farm-Small Airport
Benington Airfield-Small Airport
Bensons Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blooms Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bonnington Airstrip-Small Airport
Bradleys Lawn Airstrip-Small Airport
Brickwall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brown Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bury Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Challock Airfield-Small Airport
Chelworth House Airstrip-Small Airport
Chipstead Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Churchlands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clacton Airfield-Small Airport
Clees Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Clipgate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Coldharbour Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Coleman Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Cottered Airstrip-Small Airport
Crockham Hill Airfield-Small Airport
Crosbie Field UL-Small Airport
Crowfield Airfield-Small Airport
Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Damyns Hall Aerodrome-Small Airport
Danehill Airstrip-Small Airport
Deanland Lewes Airfield-Small Airport
Duxford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Dysons Osiers Airstrip-Small Airport
Earls Colne Airfield-Small Airport
East Haxted Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Egerton Airfield-Small Airport
Elmsett Airfield-Small Airport
Exning Airstrip-Small Airport
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Fen End Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Folly Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Basildon

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Basildon Post Office
Fryerns Post Office
Kingswood Post Office
Noak Bridge Post Office
The Triangle Post Office

Treatment Centers in Basildon

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dripology
Perry Clayman Project

Churches & Religious Organizations in Basildon

24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints, Vange (disused)
Basildon Salvation Army
City Hill Chritian Growth Centre
Elim Pentecostal Church
Fryerns Baptist Church
Holy Cross, Basildon
Ingaway Evangelical Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehova's Witnesses
Kingswood Baptist Church
Langdon Hills Methodist Church
Living World Community Church
Mahamevnawa International Meditation Centre
Noak Bridge Christian Centre
St Andrews, Basildon
St Martin of Tours
St Mary's and All Saints, Langdon Hills
St Nicholas, Laindon w Dunton
St Pauls Methodist Church
St Therese's Roman Catholic Church
St. Martin's Church
Temple of Light Christian Spiritualist Church Laindon
The Church @ Swan Mead
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Most Holy Trinity Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

Around Basildon

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 45
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 12
Restaurants 23
Cafes 21
Supermarkets 3
Banks 11
Hotels 1
Libraries 1
Parks 115
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Basildon

61 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (8)
  • • Abbey
  • • Burial Mound
  • • Roman Burials
  • • Roman Pottery
  • • Roman Pottery
  • + 3 more
🏖️ Beaches (5)
  • • Bell Wharf Beach
  • • Coombe Point Beach
  • • Egypt Bay Beach
  • • St Mary's Bay Beach
  • • Thorney Bay Beach
🏰 Castles (1)
  • • New Tavern Fort
🛡️ Forts (3)
  • • Cliffe Fort
  • • Iron Age Fort
  • • Tilbury Fort
🖼️ Galleries (4)
  • • Francesca Mafffeo Gallery
  • • Lynn Tait Gallery at the Old Foundart
  • • Old Leigh Studios
  • • The Alchemy Gallery
🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Shornemead Light
⛰️ Peaks (14)
  • • Adders Hill
  • • Barrow Hill
  • • Fell-me-down
  • • Great Fox Hill
  • • Green Hill
  • + 9 more
🏛️ Ruins (12)
  • • Belhus Icehouse
  • • Belvedere Tower (ruins)
  • • Bluehouse Farm
  • • Chapel of St Thomas à Becket
  • • Cooling Castle
  • + 7 more
🌄 Viewpoints (12)
  • • Bird Hide
  • • Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre
  • • Flamingo Viewpoint
  • • Heron Point
  • • Heronry Viewpoint
  • + 7 more
🦁 Zoos (1)
  • • Imperial Birds of Prey Academy

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Basildon

What is the population of Basildon?

Basildon has a population of 144,859 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3,188 people per square mile, spread across 45.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.2 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.6% male.

Is Basildon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $50,462, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $453,912 (61% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,262 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Basildon?

Basildon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 31.0 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Basildon?

The unemployment rate in Basildon is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $970. There are 72 business establishments in the area, including 23 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Basildon?

The median home value in Basildon is $453,912. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,262. The homeownership rate is 64.4%.

How are the schools in Basildon?

24.6% of adults in Basildon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.6% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Basildon?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Basildon is 5.4% White, 1.7% Black or African American, 8.4% Asian. 93.8% of residents speak only English at home. 2.8% of the population are military veterans. 5.0% of residents have a disability.

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