Postcode insights

SS15 5ES

Great Knightleys

Lee Chapel North

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Detailed insights for SS15 5ES

Overview

Postcode SS15 5ES 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 East & Lee Chapel North area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Laindon East & Lee Chapel North is £57,127 per year. The nearest station is Laindon, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Markhams Chase Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Laindon East & Lee Chapel North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,402 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Laindon East & Lee Chapel North has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.2%

Approximately 10.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Laindon East & Lee Chapel North is £57,127 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS15 5ES.

Flood risk

No risk

Laindon East & Lee Chapel North near SS15 5ES has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Laindon located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS15 5ES
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Laindon

N/A

Walking directions to Laindon
0.9 mi

Basildon

N/A

Walking directions to Basildon

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS15 5ES
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miMarkhams Chase ParkLargeWalking directions to Markhams Chase Park
0.3 miJermayns ParkSmallWalking directions to Jermayns Park

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
7,935.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.09(-62%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.51(-1%)
Vehicle crime
8.06(+83%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.48(+18%)
Public order
6.33(+24%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
76.73%
Indian
35
11.01%
Other Asian
11
3.46%
African
7
2.2%
Caribbean
5
1.57%
Total population: 318

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
24.7%
No qualifications
43
17.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
14.98%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.98%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
40.68%
Owns with a mortgage
45
38.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.02%
Social rents from council
10
8.47%
Other social rented
2
1.69%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Lee Chapel North

Median price£313,250
Price per sq ft£352
Sales (last 12 months)114
Typical range (middle 50%)£285K – £350K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lee Chapel North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£455,000£394
Semi-Detached14£392,500£385
Terraced76£315,000£357
Flats19£157,000£300

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lee Chapel North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lee Chapel North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lee Chapel North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lee Chapel North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lee Chapel North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lee Chapel North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS15 5ES.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS15 5ES
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Nov 2025443, Great Knightleys, Basildon, SS15 5ESTerracedFreehold£350,000
16 Jan 2026286, Great Knightleys, Basildon, SS15 5EUTerracedFreehold£355,000
18 Dec 2025314, Great Knightleys, Basildon, SS15 5EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£380,000
05 Dec 2025280, Great Knightleys, Basildon, SS15 5EUTerracedFreehold£360,000
26 Sept 2025290, Great Knightleys, Basildon, SS15 5EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000

Schools

In the SS15 5ES postcode area, located within Laindon East & Lee Chapel North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SS15 5ES
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryJanet Duke Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThe Phoenix Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryThe James Hornsby SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS15 5ES

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS15 5ES
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSpar43-45 Ballards Walk, Basildon, SS15 5HLWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miTrinity Food and WineWoolmer Green, Basildon, SS15 5LNWalking directions to Trinity Food and Wine

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 5ES, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jose Antony Kattady

Lee Chapel North - 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
WardLee Chapel NorthE05015644
ParishBasildon, unparished areaE43000282
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Laindon East & Lee Chapel NorthE02004440
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Basildon 017BE01021292
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS15 5ES

Is SS15 5ES (Laindon East & Lee Chapel North) safe?

The area around SS15 5ES records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SS15 5ES?

The median sale price around SS15 5ES in Laindon East & Lee Chapel North is £313,250 (about £352 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS15 5ES?

There are 11 schools close to SS15 5ES, including Janet Duke Primary School (Good), The Phoenix Primary School (Outstanding) and The James Hornsby School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SS15 5ES?

The closest station to SS15 5ES is Laindon, about 808 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS15 5ES?

SS15 5ES scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,402 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS15 5ES (Laindon East & Lee Chapel North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Basildon and Billericay covering SS15 5ES 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).

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.