Postcode SS15 5WG 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 111.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Manor House Recreation Ground.
Laindon Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,353 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Laindon Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 78.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS15 5WG.
Laindon Central near SS15 5WG 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Laindon | N/A | Walking directions to Laindon |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Manor House Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Manor House Recreation Ground |
| 0.1 mi | Spire Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Spire Road 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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS15 5WG.
In the SS15 5WG postcode area, located within Laindon Central, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS15 5WG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Manor Road, Basildon, SS15 6PA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Kings Edwards Stores | King Edward Mead, Basildon, SS15 6GW | Walking directions to Kings Edwards Stores |
| 0.5 mi | BP Shop | Southend Arterial Road, Basildon, SS15 6DH | Walking directions to BP Shop |
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 5WG, 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 5WG records about 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5WG in Laindon Central is £313,250 (about £352 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to SS15 5WG, including Millhouse Primary School (Good), The James Hornsby School (Good) and The Phoenix Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SS15 5WG is Laindon, about 1,014 m away.
SS15 5WG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,353 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 5WG 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.