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SS15 4JT

Littlehurst Lane

Castledon & Crouch

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Detailed insights for SS15 4JT

Overview

Postcode SS15 4JT is located in an urban city, within the Castledon & Crouch ward of Basildon in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bursteads area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bursteads is £67,576 per year. The nearest station is Basildon, about 1.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Noak Bridge Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Bursteads has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,847 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Bursteads has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Bursteads is £67,576 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 199 ft away from SS15 4JT.

Flood risk

No risk

Bursteads near SS15 4JT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Basildon located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS15 4JT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miNoak Bridge ParkSmallWalking directions to Noak Bridge Park
0.4 miNoak Bridge Sports fieldSmallWalking directions to Noak Bridge Sports field

Area Profile

Population
321
Population density
226.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.97(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.99(-5%)
Other theft
9.34(+71%)
Vehicle crime
8.24(+87%)
Burglary
7.69(+177%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
293
91.56%
Other Asian
6
1.88%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.56%
African
4
1.25%
Other White
4
1.25%
Total population: 320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
29.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
18.01%
Level 3 (A level)
44
16.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
14.56%
No qualifications
33
12.64%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
64
47.41%
Owns outright
55
40.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.89%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.22%
Social rents from council
1
0.74%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Castledon & Crouch

Median price£425,000
Price per sq ft£432
Sales (last 12 months)149
Typical range (middle 50%)£338K – £500K

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £432 per square foot) in Castledon & Crouch area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £2,860,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castledon & Crouch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached49£550,000£436
Semi-Detached72£410,000£437
Terraced11£320,000£376
Flats17£244,500£402

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castledon & Crouch

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castledon & Crouch.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£518,750£200,000£342,000£245,050
2017£570,000£208,750£335,000£340,000
2018£545,000£221,000£343,000£309,500
2019£477,500£197,500£320,000£306,500
2020£500,000£226,500£345,000£310,000
2021£505,000£221,500£375,000£328,750
2022£575,000£251,000£380,000£338,000
2023£645,000£205,000£383,000£330,000
2024£530,000£237,500£395,000£370,000
2025£575,000£250,000£405,000£360,000
2026£500,000£227,500£415,000£257,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castledon & Crouch.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castledon & Crouch.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£343£333£345£374
2017£314£348£346£324
2018£340£381£392£372
2019£389£353£361£359
2020£365£353£395£340
2021£397£382£383£418
2022£431£423£441£476
2023£420£377£435£376
2024£443£392£400£401
2025£431£396£425£376
2026£421£394£439£348
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castledon & Crouch.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castledon & Crouch in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS15 4JT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS15 4JT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202526, Littlehurst Lane, Basildon, SS15 4JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£495,000
05 Feb 20254, Littlehurst Lane, Basildon, SS15 4JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000
05 Feb 20254, Littlehurst Lane, Basildon, SS15 4JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£335,000
18 Dec 202512, Gate Lodge Square, Basildon, SS15 4APTerracedFreehold£272,500
08 May 202656, Bridge Street, Basildon, SS15 4AYFlatsLeasehold£255,000

Schools

In the SS15 4JT postcode area, located within Bursteads, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SS15 4JT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNoak Bridge Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimaryLaindon Park Primary School & NurseryAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miSecondaryDe La Salle SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS15 4JT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS15 4JT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondisKenilworth Place, Basildon, SS15 4DGWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Basildon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,245
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SS15 4JT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Zoe Tamar Hockton

Castledon & Crouch - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Richard John Holden

Basildon and Billericay - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictBasildonE07000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyBasildon and BillericayE14001077
WardCastledon & CrouchE05015640
ParishNoak BridgeE04003875
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BursteadsE02004432
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Basildon 009DE01021260
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1986-04-01

Frequently asked questions about SS15 4JT

Is SS15 4JT (Bursteads) safe?

The area around SS15 4JT records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SS15 4JT?

The median sale price around SS15 4JT in Bursteads is £425,000 (about £432 per square foot) based on 149 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS15 4JT?

There are 4 schools close to SS15 4JT, including Noak Bridge Primary School (Good), Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery (Good) and De La Salle School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SS15 4JT?

SS15 4JT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,847 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS15 4JT (Bursteads) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Basildon and Billericay covering SS15 4JT is Richard John Holden (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zoe Tamar Hockton (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.