Postcode SS15 5BF is located in an urban city, within the Lee Chapel North ward of Basildon in the East of England region, and forms part of the Laindon Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Laindon Central is £51,380 per year. The nearest station is Laindon, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Markhams Chase Park.
Laindon Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,186 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Laindon Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 70.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Laindon Central is £51,380 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 73 ft away from SS15 5BF.
Laindon Central near SS15 5BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Laindon located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Laindon | N/A | Walking directions to Laindon |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Markhams Chase Park | Large | Walking directions to Markhams Chase Park |
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £313,250 (about £352 per square foot) in Lee Chapel North area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £555,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £455,000 | £394 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £392,500 | £385 |
| Terraced | 76 | £315,000 | £357 |
| Flats | 19 | £157,000 | £300 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £447,995 | £201,000 | £314,500 | £234,250 |
| 2017 | £474,995 | £145,000 | £347,995 | £232,000 |
| 2018 | £484,995 | £190,000 | £365,998 | £250,000 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £142,500 | £307,500 | £245,000 |
| 2020 | £360,000 | £152,500 | £285,000 | £252,000 |
| 2021 | £507,000 | £170,000 | £352,500 | £260,000 |
| 2022 | £490,000 | £170,000 | £350,000 | £301,000 |
| 2023 | £470,000 | £173,000 | £375,000 | £320,000 |
| 2024 | £487,500 | £157,500 | £378,750 | £305,000 |
| 2025 | £455,000 | £170,000 | £385,000 | £312,250 |
| 2026 | £422,500 | £148,000 | £400,000 | £309,375 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £344 | £237 | £318 | £264 |
| 2017 | £347 | £279 | £322 | £279 |
| 2018 | £347 | £283 | £342 | £298 |
| 2019 | £278 | £274 | £318 | £277 |
| 2020 | £272 | £273 | £288 | £285 |
| 2021 | £375 | £279 | £356 | £303 |
| 2022 | £415 | £298 | £358 | £347 |
| 2023 | £474 | £312 | £383 | £358 |
| 2024 | £426 | £303 | £360 | £345 |
| 2025 | £397 | £310 | £384 | £354 |
| 2026 | £398 | £293 | £356 | £398 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS15 5BF.
In the SS15 5BF postcode area, located within Laindon Central, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Basildon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SS15 5BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jose Antony Kattady
Lee Chapel North - Elected 7 May 2026
Richard John Holden
Basildon and Billericay - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SS15 5BF records about 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SS15 5BF in Laindon Central is £313,250 (about £352 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to SS15 5BF, including Janet Duke Primary School (Good), The Phoenix Primary School (Outstanding) and Lincewood Primary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SS15 5BF is Laindon, about 373 m away.
SS15 5BF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,186 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Basildon and Billericay covering SS15 5BF is Richard John Holden (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jose Antony Kattady (Reform UK).
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.