Sandown Close
Basildon, Essex, England
Reality check: At £295,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 25% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 25% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 25% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£295,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Sandown Close is located in Basildon, near Wickford, Essex. Crime levels are below the local average (76 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 143m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £295,000, with strong growth of 25% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Sandown Close in Basildon on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Sandown Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Wickford Swim and Fitness Centre 1651m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Shotgate Little Park 499m · 6 min walk
- Shotgate Park 646m · 8 min walk
- Wickford Memorial Park 1005m · 13 min walk
- Wick Country Park 1449m · 18 min walk
- Cranfield Park 1913m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Hilltop Junior School 668m · 8 min walk
- The Wickford Church of England School 911m · 11 min walk
- Abacus Primary School 1000m · 12 min walk
- Oakfield Primary School 1241m · 16 min walk
- North Crescent Primary School 1391m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Stockwell Close — Basildon54
- Burstead Drive — Basildon54
- Langford Grove — Basildon54
- Anthony Close — Basildon54
- Stirling Place — Basildon54
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
Data updated: