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Lee Chapel South & Kingswood

About

The Lee Chapel South & Kingswood area is a residential district in the north of Basildon, characterised by post-war housing estates. The layout is primarily low-rise, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes built during the town's expansion. Green spaces are integrated throughout, including local parks and playing fields that serve the community.

A notable feature is the presence of the Kingswood neighbourhood centre, providing essential local shops and services. The area is bordered by major roads like the A127 and A176, which define its edges and provide connections. The landscape includes areas of woodland and open ground, contributing to its suburban character.

Area overview

On average Lee Chapel South & Kingswood has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lee Chapel South & Kingswood is £60,690 per year. There are 4 schools in Lee Chapel South & Kingswood: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Lee Chapel South & Kingswood is home to around 10,314 people, with a population density of about 2,687.6 per km2.

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

118

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Lee Chapel South & Kingswood Population

10,314

Population density

2,687.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

60.79(+93%)

Shoplifting

13.86(+103%)

Criminal damage and arson

11.93(+88%)

Public order

10.96(+114%)

Vehicle crime

10.37(+136%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

6,997

67.85%

Indian

932

9.04%

Other White

648

6.28%

African

498

4.83%

Other Asian

273

2.65%

Total population: 10,312

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,696

32.24%

No qualifications

1,482

17.72%

Level 3 (A level)

1,346

16.1%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,206

14.42%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

976

11.67%

Total 16+ residents: 8,362

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,407

32.42%

Owns outright

1,077

24.82%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,051

24.22%

Social rents from council

512

11.8%

Other social rented

161

3.71%

Total households: 4,340

Property prices in Lee Chapel South & Kingswood

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Lee Chapel South & Kingswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,754 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Lee Chapel South & Kingswood over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	31	£475,000	£325,000	£387,500	£492,500	£533,750
Terraced	60	£328,000	£264,750	£295,000	£367,750	£478,311
Detached	31	£575,000	£503,750	£560,250	£623,750	£675,000
Flats	16	£198,500	£130,939	£167,313	£235,125	£313,500

10 years median price trend in Lee Chapel South & Kingswood

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Lee Chapel South & Kingswood

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Lee Chapel South & Kingswood

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