Cost of Living in CM12
Basildon
CM12 at a glance
Postcode district (CM12)£525k
Median home price
1,443
Sales (last 5y)
+89%
vs national median
£171
Est. council tax / mo
9/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the CM12 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in CM12
Postcode district (CM12)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £735,000 | 481 | +£325k |
| Semi-detached | £480,000 | 520 | +£220k |
| Terraced | £360,000 | 247 | +£142k |
| Flat | £252,500 | 284 | +£21k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in CM12
Band D
Estimated band
£2,050
Estimated annual cost
£171
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (CM12)CM12 sits at an average deprivation decile of 9 out of 10 (among the least deprived areas in England), based on the 20 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 89% more than the national median.