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Living in Basildon

Basildon is a city in the United Kingdom. Its population was 115,955 at the end of 2021. The regional median gross salary was €3,337 per month at the end of 2024. The unemployment rate was 1.92% at the end of 2018.

Lower unemployment than 98% of United Kingdom cities that publish it and dirtier air than any other United Kingdom city that publishes it.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to Basildon?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United KingdomNational rates and thresholds that apply in Basildon.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Basildon yet. United Kingdom has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Work and income

Basildon's employment rate reached 60.2% at the end of 2021. The workforce in Basildon was 54,275 at the end of 2021.

What is the unemployment rate in Basildon?

The unemployment rate is about 1.9 % (2018).

  • Unemployment rate: 1.92 % · Eurostat4
Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Basildon is 1.9%. Of 384 cities with data, 230 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band9 cities: 0% to under 2%90–2Basildon 1.9%230 cities: 2% to under 4%2302–4107 cities: 4% to under 6%1074–630 cities: 6% to under 8%306–84 cities: 8% to under 10%48–103 cities: 10% to under 12%310–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate60.2 %31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics6Official
Median gross salary (regional)3,337 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Office for National Statistics (ONS)8Official · regional context
Unemployment rate1.92 %country median 3.5%31 Dec 2018Eurostat4Official
Unemployment rate over time7 published observations, 2004–2018
Unemployment rate in Basildon by year, %1.1%5.0%8.9%12.8%20042011201620181.9%%

Unemployment rate fell 62.2% between 2004 and 2018, from 5.1% to 1.9%.

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Basildon. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Jobcentre Plus — Public employment service

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Basildon. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Primary School Count29 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official
School Count35 count3 Aug 2026Department for Education (GIAS)1Official

Mobility and administration

Basildon's nearest airport was SEN, 16 km away and offered 14 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count14 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights11Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km16 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports12Official
Nearest Major Airport IataSEN3 Aug 2026OurAirports12Official

Climate and air quality

At the end of 2019, annual PM2.5 reached 12 µg/m³.

Is the air quality good in Basildon?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 12 µg/m³ (2019) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency3

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Basildon annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52512.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomOf 104 cities with data, 52 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³14–522 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³225–652 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³526–727 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³277–82 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³28–9

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean12 µg/m³31 Dec 2019European Environment Agency3Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 13.28 · Feb 15.35 · Mar 17.92 · Apr 22.94 · May 24.4 · Jun 26.78 · Jul 30.73 · Aug 30.1 · Sep 26.82 · Oct 24.81 · Nov 17.58 · Dec 13.53 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center5Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -5.15 · Feb -4.8 · Mar -3.42 · Apr -0.85 · May 1.95 · Jun 5.48 · Jul 9.32 · Aug 7.85 · Sep 5.27 · Oct 0.97 · Nov -2.58 · Dec -3.88 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center5Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan 4.78 · Feb 4.76 · Mar 6.37 · Apr 9.16 · May 12.36 · Jun 15.47 · Jul 17.67 · Aug 17.57 · Sep 15.18 · Oct 12.03 · Nov 8.15 · Dec 5.51 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center5Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United Kingdom cities
Cheltenham115,940 residentsGateshead115,280 residentsBasingstoke117,210 residentsStockport117,935 residentsGloucester118,555 residentsWorthing111,620 residents

Population and city profile

The median age was 36 years at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Basildon?

The published population was 115,955 people in 2021. Source: Office for National Statistics7

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population115,955 people31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics7Official

International community in Basildon

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Usual residents living in the individual ONS Built-up Area on Census Day 21 March 2021 · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Europe: United Kingdom98,63085.1%
Non-EU countries (including British Overseas)10,8159.3%
Europe: EU countries6,5055.6%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source10

Is Basildon a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–63%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Student56%strong on education, weak on safety · range 46–66%
Family60%strong on family, weak on safety · range 49–71%
Retirement51%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 37–65%
Population115,955 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Office for National Statistics
Employment rate60.2 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Office for National Statistics
Median gross salary (regional)3,337 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Unemployment rate1.92 %31 Dec 2018Official source · Eurostat
PM2.5 — annual mean12 µg/m³31 Dec 2019Official source · European Environment Agency
Median age36 years31 Dec 2021Official source · Office for National Statistics
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-07

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct23 %31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics6Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus54,275 workers31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics6Official
Median age36 years31 Dec 2021Office for National Statistics6Official
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Office for Students9Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Basildon under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Is Basildon part of London?

Basildon is near London, but the collected evidence does not establish that it is administratively part of the hub or an official satellite. It is about 41.1 km away by straight-line distance.

Relationship type: Nearby Independent Place. Source2

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Basildon?

The published population was 115,955 people in 2021. Source: Office for National Statistics.

Is the air quality good in Basildon?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 12 µg/m³ (2019) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency.

What is the unemployment rate in Basildon?

The unemployment rate is about 1.9 % (2018). Source: Eurostat.

What is the typical salary around Basildon?

The median gross salary is 3,337 EUR/month. Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Is Basildon a good place to live?

Basildon may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Basildon part of London?

Basildon is near London, but the collected evidence does not establish that it is administratively part of the hub or an official satellite. It is about 41.1 km away by straight-line distance.

How many people born in Europe: EU countries live in Basildon?

The official country of birth distribution records 6,505 people (5.6%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Basildon, United Kingdom: salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/basildon/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Basildon, United Kingdom: salary, jobs},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Department for Education (GIAS) get-information-schools.service.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  2. download.geonames.org recorded crime data download.geonames.org · checked 2026-08-28
  3. European Environment Agency air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-05
  4. Eurostat ec.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-05
  5. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  6. Office for National Statistics ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-07
  7. Office for National Statistics ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-04
  8. Office for National Statistics (ONS) ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-06
  9. Office for Students officeforstudents.org.uk · checked 2026-08-03
  10. ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-06
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  1. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  2. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03

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