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Laindon West & Southfields

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About

Laindon West & Southfields is an electoral ward in the borough of Basildon, Essex. The area is primarily residential, with a mixture of post‑war council housing and later private developments. Local provision includes primary schools, small parades of shops and community facilities. Public green spaces and play areas are woven through the neighbourhood, offering short walking routes between streets. Commuter links are available via nearby Laindon railway station on the London, Tilbury and Southend line and by local bus services, which connect residents to Basildon, Southend and London.

Community life centres on school activities, sports clubs and local associations that use village halls and pitches. Everyday shopping and services are concentrated in the Laindon shopping area, while smaller retail runs and takeaways serve the Southfields pockets. Street patterns reflect phased growth: short terraces and cul‑de‑sacs sit alongside through roads. Local councillors represent the ward on Basildon Borough Council, and common priorities include upkeep of green space, traffic and parking management, and improvements to housing stock.

Area overview

On average Laindon West & Southfields has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Laindon West & Southfields is £54,432 per year. There are 1 schools in Laindon West & Southfields: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Laindon West & Southfields is home to around 10,068 people, with a population density of about 2,083.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
25%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Laindon West & Southfields Population
10,068
Population density
2,083.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.7(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.34(-28%)
Vehicle crime
8.24(+81%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.96(-7%)
Public order
4.47(-14%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,138
80.82%
Other White
481
4.78%
African
433
4.3%
Indian
211
2.1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
106
1.05%
Total population: 10,069

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,931
24.29%
No qualifications
1,792
22.54%
Level 3 (A level)
1,318
16.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,216
15.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,032
12.98%
Total 16+ residents: 7,951

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,446
33.72%
Owns outright
1,123
26.19%
Social rents from council
862
20.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
403
9.4%
Other social rented
319
7.44%
Total households: 4,288

Property prices in Laindon West & Southfields

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £352,500 in Laindon West & Southfields area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £672,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Laindon West & Southfields 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 West & Southfields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£542,500
Flats26£232,000
Semi-Detached18£380,000
Terraced40£357,500

10 years median price trend in Laindon West & Southfields

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Laindon West & Southfields.

All postcodes in Laindon West & Southfields

SS156DA

King Edward Terrace

SS156JE

The Mead

SS156HN

Home Mead

SS156BH

High Road

SS156RJ

Westfield

SS156DX

Bourne Avenue

SS156QU

Brampstead

CM133SX

Lower Dunton Road

SS156AU

Devonshire Road

SS156EB

Braiswick Place

SS156RD

Merrylands

SS156TN

Christy Close

SS156AP

Victoria Close

SS155PU

Claremont Road

SS156ES

Langside Close

SS156TH

Sylvan Way

CM133SW

Lower Dunton Road

SS156FU

Dulwich Avenue

SS156NB

Radley Crescent

SS156PA

Manor Road

SS156PG

Bedford Road

SS156PT

Essex Close

SS156EJ

Tattenham Road

SS156HW

Masters Crescent

SS156QB

Easton End

SS156JS

Truman Close

SS156JY

Jefferson Avenue

SS156NG

Roberts Road

SS156NF

Railway Mews

SS156PS

Surrey Way

SS156DL

Bourne Avenue

SS156HS

Cromer Avenue

SS156HU

Cromer Avenue

SS156AY

Roberts Road

SS156JB

Bushy Mead

SS156JX

Railway Approach

SS156BZ

King Edward Terrace

SS156BQ

Palatine Park

SS156QL

Marden Ash

SS155QJ

Church Mews

SS156GQ

Academy Drive

CM133SL

Lower Dunton Road

SS156BJ

Broadway Villas

SS156JU

Worthing Road

SS156SR

Sable Court

SS156AJ

Worthing Road

SS156GU

King Edward Mead

SS156QN

Coopersales

SS156RQ

Victoria Road

SS156SJ

Juniper West

SS156SY

Menzies Avenue

SS156JH

Brook Mead

SS156SN

Blackmores

SS156AR

Victoria Road

SS156GY

Cromer Avenue

SS156HF

Devonshire Road

SS156NQ

Brimsdown Avenue

SS156RA

Victoria Road

SS156DG

Bourne Close

SS156GN

School Avenue

SS156QQ

Thornton Way

SS156SA

Helmores

SS156AQ

New Century Road

SS156JJ

Roedean Crescent

SS156LD

Bruton Link

SS156GF

Hemmells

SS156PW

Kent Close

SS156SG

Paxfords

SS156RW

Bramston Way

SS156BG

Broadwater Green

SS156ND

Tonbridge Drive

SS156BD

Russell Close

SS156GB

Dunton Ford Link

SS156GH

School Avenue

SS156NX

Aston Road

SS156AG

New Century Road

SS156BA

Buller Road

CM133SR

Church Road

CM133SY

Main Drive

SS156AL

Worthing Road

SS156EL

Tattenham Road

SS156EY

Gaywood

SS156QF

Panfields

SS156QS

Cumberland Drive

SS156SQ

Paxfords

SS166RW

Wayletts

SS156BT

High Road

SS156LJ

Abingdon Close

SS156NR

High Road

SS156QX

Rutland Close

SS156JG

King Edward Road

CM133GE

Lower Dunton Road

SS156FB

Ferndale Close

SS156JQ

Warwick Crescent

SS156JW

Washington Avenue

SS156TR

Christy Way

SS155YT

Claremont Road

SS156BN

High Road

SS156ET

Brook Mead

SS156HQ

Masters Crescent

Data Sources

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