CM12 0FA Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Basildon

CM12 0FA is a postcode in Billericay West, Basildon, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CM12 0FA, then scores the surrounding small area 78/100 - top 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around CM12 0FA are health and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for CM12 0FA is based on Basildon 001 Census 2021. It covers 7,119 residents, 2,484 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 90% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 1% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.

For property prices near CM12 0FA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CM12 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £525k from 128 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near CM12 0FA can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

Near CM12 0FA, LocaleIQ matches 8 kids clubs or activities, including dance (5), music (1), 2 other local activities. Closest examples include Essex Golf presents: Fun Junior Golf Taster Day Experience - Sunday May 31st (at Queens Park Ave, Billericay CM12 0SP, UK, ages 9-14, 535 m) and Perform Billericay – Drama, dance and singing classes for 4-12s (Wednesdays) (at Queen's Park Community Church, Queen's Park Avenue, CM12 0GP., ages 4-12, 1.0 km). 4 listed as free; 1 holiday-club or holiday-activity option; 8 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CM12 0FA by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around CM12 0FA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.