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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

SS156RE

Merrylands

SS156TP

Bramston Link

CM133SS

Church Road

SS156GW

King Edward Mead

SS156QD

The Willingales

SS156TD

Fenton Way

CM133SU

Lower Dunton Road

SS156EX

Gaywood

SS156HD

Scholars Crescent

SS156HH

Devonshire Road

SS156HJ

Devonshire Close

SS156PY

Denbigh Road

SS156QJ

Sparkbridge

SS156UJ

Hemmells

SS156LA

Stamford Drive

SS156PH

Durham Road

SS156TF

Hornsby Way

SS156AT

Devonshire Road

SS156AX

Roberts Road

SS156RZ

Fenton Way

CM133GQ

Lower Dunton Road

SS156EF

Commercial Way

SS156PE

Somerset Road

SS156GJ

School Avenue

SS156HG

Scholars Crescent

SS156JF

King Edward Road

SS156PL

Suffolk Drive

SS156SB

Helmores

SS156AZ

Roberts Road

SS156BP

Archibald Terrace

SS156BS

High Road

SS156EP

Powell Road

SS156LG

Woodstock Crescent

CM133SN

Lower Dunton Road

SS156DY

Bourne Avenue

SS156HZ

Powell Road

SS156PR

Sussex Close

SS156RB

Victoria Road

SS156HY

King Edward Road

SS156JN

Roosevelt Road

SS156JR

Eisenhower Road

SS156LQ

Woodstock Gardens

SS156TE

Christy Way

SS166RN

Wayletts

SS156LF

Hoover Drive

SS156SL

Christy Way

CM133SP

Lower Dunton Road

SS156HX

School Path

SS156QW

Tillingham Green

CM133SJ

Dunton Road

SS156DZ

Bourne Close

SS156JZ

Ford Close

SS156LW

Reeds Close

SS156SS

Bramston Way

SS156SW

Seax Way

SS156PX

Wrexham Road

SS156QH

Suffolk Drive

SS156DR

Arterial Road

SS156PP

Somerset Road

SS156SE

Rowenhall

SS156TU

Sylvan Way

SS156UD

Morris Court

CM133GT

Lower Dunton Road

SS156HA

Devonshire Road

SS156TA

Hornsby Way

SS156SF

Rowenhall

SS156SX

Menzies Avenue

SS156SD

Hornsby Square

SS156EN

Tattenham Road

SS156EZ

Byron Court

SS156LX

School Avenue

SS156RF

Merrylands

SS156AW

Victoria Road

SS156UH

Aston Road

SS156BE

Brooklands Park

SS156EA

Christy Way

SS156GT

Briar Mead

SS156HL

King Edward Road

SS156LN

Sable Way

SS156LS

Warwick Crescent

SS156NE

High Road

SS156QR

Norfolk Close

SS156EE

Seax Way

SS156HE

Devonshire Road

SS156HT

Cromer Close

SS156LE

Kennedy Avenue

SS156EU

Powell Road

SS156FA

Sylvan Close

SS156NY

Brimsdown Avenue

SS156QG

Suffolk Drive

SS156QP

Becketts

SS156AS

Russell Close

SS156JT

Railway Approach

SS156RG

Merrylands

SS156RH

Wimbourne

SS156TX

Bramston Link

SS156BW

Archibald Terrace

SS156TQ

Christy Way

SS156JA

King Edward Road

SS156JD

Laindon Park

Data Sources

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