Postcode insights

SS15 5LR

Woolmer Green

Lee Chapel North

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Detailed insights for SS15 5LR

Overview

Postcode SS15 5LR 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.5 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 Laindon Central is £51,380 per year. The nearest station is Laindon, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Markhams Chase Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Laindon Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,894 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Laindon Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.7%

Approximately 29.7% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Laindon Central is £51,380 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Laindon Central near SS15 5LR 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS15 5LR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Laindon

N/A

Walking directions to Laindon

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS15 5LR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMarkhams Chase ParkLargeWalking directions to Markhams Chase Park
0.4 miSpire Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Spire Road Park
0.2 miJermayns ParkSmallWalking directions to Jermayns Park

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
9,176.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.17(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.94(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.7(+21%)
Vehicle crime
6.67(+52%)
Public order
5.13(0%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
77.33%
Other White
25
8.33%
Other Asian
9
3%
African
8
2.67%
Other
8
2.67%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
24.31%
No qualifications
50
22.94%
Level 3 (A level)
49
22.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
13.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
10.09%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
32.2%
Social rents from council
31
26.27%
Owns outright
29
24.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.86%
Other social rented
4
3.39%
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 5LR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS15 5LR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 2026134, Woolmer Green, Basildon, SS15 5LRTerracedFreehold£295,000
25 Feb 2026116, Woolmer Green, Basildon, SS15 5LRTerracedFreehold£280,000
29 May 202518, Knights, Basildon, SS15 5LETerracedFreehold£290,000
28 Apr 202517, Knights, Basildon, SS15 5LETerracedFreehold£280,000
19 Feb 20256, Knights, Basildon, SS15 5LETerracedFreehold£265,000

Schools

In the SS15 5LR postcode area, located within Laindon Central, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SS15 5LR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryJanet Duke Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe James Hornsby SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThe Phoenix Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

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

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 5LR, 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 CentralE02004439
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Basildon 016CE01021289
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS15 5LR

Is SS15 5LR (Laindon Central) safe?

The area around SS15 5LR records about 78 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SS15 5LR?

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

What schools are near SS15 5LR?

There are 10 schools close to SS15 5LR, including Janet Duke Primary School (Good), The James Hornsby School (Good) and The Phoenix Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SS15 5LR?

The closest station to SS15 5LR is Laindon, about 1,196 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS15 5LR?

SS15 5LR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,894 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS15 5LR (Laindon Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

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