Living in Basildon
Basildon is a city in East of England, United Kingdom, home to 184,479 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 21%, #78 of 388), commuters (top 34%, #124 of 368), retired couples (top 39%, #144 of 378).
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- The North Sea is 12 km away.
- It is part of Greater Southend-on-Sea, 18 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 49 min and sets around 15:51; in late June it sets around 21:20.
How Basildon ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In East of England | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 34 | #351 of 378 | #38 of 43 | Map |
| Low-income household | 40 | #307 of 387 | #29 of 43 | Map |
| Low-income family | 29 | #365 of 378 | #43 of 43 | Map |
| Single parent | 33 | #367 of 378 | #40 of 43 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #144 of 378 | #23 of 43 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 58 | #192 of 378 | #29 of 43 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #250 of 387 | #34 of 43 | Map |
| Single professional | 49 | #290 of 368 | #33 of 43 | Map |
| Young professional | 53 | #283 of 367 | #30 of 43 | Map |
| DINKS | 43 | #296 of 362 | #35 of 43 | Map |
| Remote worker | 55 | #311 of 387 | #33 of 43 | Map |
| Commuter | 76 | #124 of 368 | #15 of 43 | Map |
| Car-free household | 68 | #217 of 361 | #26 of 43 | Map |
| Student | 56 | #157 of 354 | #16 of 42 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 45 | #316 of 378 | #35 of 43 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 38 | #294 of 388 | #28 of 43 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 45 | #304 of 363 | #35 of 43 | Map |
| Expat professional | 46 | #274 of 387 | #33 of 43 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 51 | #181 of 378 | #29 of 43 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 40 | #284 of 388 | #35 of 43 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 31 | #201 of 388 | #15 of 43 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 30 | #315 of 388 | #33 of 43 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 49 | #209 of 388 | #32 of 43 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 55 | #258 of 388 | #22 of 43 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #283 of 388 | #29 of 43 | Map |
| Coastal living | 63 | #168 of 209 | #17 of 21 | Map |
| Business owner | 69 | #78 of 388 | #17 of 43 | Map |
| Digital native | 54 | #228 of 368 | #25 of 43 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Castle Point 9 km
- Brentwood 12 km
- Rochford 12 km
- Thurrock 13 km
- Chelmsford 16 km
- Southend-on-Sea 17 km
- Havering 19 km
- Gravesham 19 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.