Postcode insights

SS15 5XP

Lee Chapel North

Basildon

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Detailed insights for SS15 5XP

Overview

Postcode SS15 5XP 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Markhams Chase Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
62.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Laindon Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

62.7%

Approximately 62.7% 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 5XP.

Flood risk

No risk

Laindon Central near SS15 5XP 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS15 5XP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Laindon

N/A

Walking directions to Laindon

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
430
Population density
10,462.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.06(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.36(+126%)
Vehicle crime
11.7(+166%)
Drugs
11.17(+287%)
Other theft
6.38(+17%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
338
78.6%
Other White
21
4.88%
Bangladeshi
19
4.42%
African
17
3.95%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
3.95%
Total population: 430

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
24.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
20.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
57
20.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
16.31%
Level 3 (A level)
36
12.77%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
66
39.05%
Social rents from council
40
23.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
14.79%
Owns with a mortgage
21
12.43%
Owns outright
14
8.28%
Total households: 169

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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS15 5XP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS15 5XP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202517, Mellow Purgess Close, Basildon, SS15 5XRFlatsLeasehold£240,000
16 Jan 202662, Camellia Place, Basildon, SS15 5NLFlatsFreehold£290,000
16 Jun 202532, Camellia Place, Basildon, SS15 5NLTerracedFreehold£273,000
07 Mar 202534, Camellia Place, Basildon, SS15 5NLTerracedFreehold£268,900
26 Mar 202580, Mellow Purgess Close, Basildon, SS15 5XTFlatsLeasehold£245,000

Schools

In the SS15 5XP postcode area, located within Laindon Central, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SS15 5XP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Phoenix Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryThe James Hornsby SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryJanet Duke Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS15 5XP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS15 5XP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLidlManor Road, Basildon, SS15 6PAWalking directions to Lidl

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 5XP, 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 016DE01021290
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced2008-02-01

Frequently asked questions about SS15 5XP

Is SS15 5XP (Laindon Central) safe?

The area around SS15 5XP 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.

What is the average house price near SS15 5XP?

The median sale price around SS15 5XP 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 5XP?

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

What is the nearest station to SS15 5XP?

The closest station to SS15 5XP is Laindon, about 554 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS15 5XP?

SS15 5XP 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).

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

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