Postcode report
SS15 5FL Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Basildon
About SS15 5FL: area rating, property, schools and local change
SS15 5FL is a postcode in Lee Chapel North, Basildon, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SS15 5FL, then scores the surrounding small area 29/100 - bottom 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SS15 5FL are jobs and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SS15 5FL is based on Basildon 016 Census 2021. It covers 9,886 residents, 7,276 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 32, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 37% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 47% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near SS15 5FL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SS15 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £340k from 130 rolling sales, up 11.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SS15 5FL can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SS15 5FL by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SS15 5FL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 19 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SS15 5FL
Is SS15 5FL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 29/100 (bottom 5% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SS15 5FL?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SS15 5FL?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SS15 5FL?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SS15 5FL?
LocaleIQ matched SS15 5FL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SS15 5FL?
The latest median sold price is £340k based on 130 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SS15 5FL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 19 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.