Matthews Mead is in Billericay and in Basildon district. CM11 2ZD is located in the Castledon & Crouch electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Basildon and Billericay. This postcode has been in use since 2007-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Matthews Mead, Billericay, CM11 2ZD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM11 2XJ, CM11 2XL, CM11 2XP, CM11 2XN, CM11 2YD, CM11 2XH, CM11 2XR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM11 2ZD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.1% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.9% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CM11 2ZD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.8% | 25.8% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.4% | 55.7% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 9.4% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 41.8% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 42.9% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 9.3% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 10.4% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 17.3% | -10.6% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 11.9% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 19.8% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 18.5% | 12.8% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 23% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 91.8% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
In this area, 92.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.7% | 92.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 92.5% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.7% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.4% | 37.2% | -11.8% |
| Christian | 66.4% | 46.2% | 20.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Matthews Mead was 76.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.5% higher than the Burstead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Matthews Mead has the 15th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Burstead and the 222nd highest crime rate of 553 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashcroft Matthews Mead, Billericay, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £668,000 | 2024-05-30 | £702,852 |
| Paddock View Matthews Mead, Billericay, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £626,000 | 2019-08-09 | £740,792 |
| Oakshott Matthews Mead, Billericay, Essex Detached, a newly built property | £390,000 | 2003-08-28 | £884,122 |
| Ashcroft Matthews Mead, Billericay, Essex Detached, a newly built property | £425,000 | 2003-07-18 | £996,126 |
| Westgate Matthews Mead, Billericay, Essex Detached, a newly built property | £455,000 | 2003-05-09 | £1,090,198 |
CM11 2ZD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CM11 2ZD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crays Hill Primary School London Road , Crays Hill CM11 2UZ | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crays Hill Primary School London Road , Crays Hill CM11 2UZ | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Coxes Farm Road , CM11 2UB | - not rated | 2,315 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Coxes Farm Road , CM11 2UB | 4out of 4 | 2,315 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noak Bridge Primary School Coppice Lane , SS15 4JS | - not rated | 2,504 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bromfords School Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ | - not rated | 3,081 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bromfords School Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ | - not rated | 3,081 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryerns Community School Craylands , SS14 3RN | - not rated | 3,334 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Campus Basildon Studio School Church Walk House, Church Walk , Great Oaks SS14 1GJ | - not rated | 3,763 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospects College of Advanced Technology Luckyn Lane , SS14 3AY | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basildon College Nethermayne , SS16 5NN | - not rated | 5,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmbrook School Church Road , SS14 2EX | - not rated | 2,782 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House School Church Road , SS14 2NQ | - not rated | 3,058 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Pioneer Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 3,142 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | - not rated | 3,142 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | - not rated | 3,167 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd & Dog | Shepherd And Dog Inn, Crays Hill | 626 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barleylands Farm Site 1B SOUTHEND ROAD | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Barleylands Farm Site 1A SOUTHEND ROAD | grass pitches | 966 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.