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Laindon East & Lee Chapel North

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About

Laindon East and Lee Chapel North form a residential district in Basildon, characterised by post-war housing estates and modern developments. The area is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached homes, with several local parks and green spaces providing recreational areas. Shopping needs are served by the Laindon Centre, which includes a range of practical retail units and a supermarket.

A notable local landmark is the large, modern Lee Chapel North Church, which serves as a community hub. The area is well-connected by the A176 road and has its own railway station at Laindon, offering direct services into London. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a mix of private and social housing defining the neighbourhood's practical character.

Area overview

On average Laindon East & Lee Chapel North has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Laindon East & Lee Chapel North is £57,127 per year. There are 4 schools in Laindon East & Lee Chapel North: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Laindon East & Lee Chapel North is home to around 9,163 people, with a population density of about 4,455.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
24.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Laindon East & Lee Chapel North Population
9,163
Population density
4,455.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.01(-3%)
Vehicle crime
9.06(+99%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.98(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.89(-8%)
Public order
3.82(-27%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,367
69.49%
Other White
647
7.06%
Indian
615
6.71%
African
522
5.7%
Other Asian
243
2.65%
Total population: 9,163

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,885
26.6%
No qualifications
1,489
21.01%
Level 3 (A level)
1,132
15.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,115
15.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
959
13.53%
Total 16+ residents: 7,086

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,106
30.3%
Owns outright
927
25.4%
Social rents from council
690
18.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
670
18.36%
Other social rented
166
4.55%
Total households: 3,650

Property prices in Laindon East & Lee Chapel North

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Laindon East & Lee Chapel North area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Laindon East & Lee Chapel North in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Laindon East & Lee Chapel North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£417,500
Flats9£220,000
Semi-Detached10£363,500
Terraced65£330,000

10 years median price trend in Laindon East & Lee Chapel North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Laindon East & Lee Chapel North.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.