High Street is in Billericay and in Basildon district. CM12 9BS is located in the Billericay East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Basildon and Billericay. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Billericay, CM12 9BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM12 9AS, CM12 9JW, CM12 9NA, CM12 9LU, CM12 9LT, CM12 9BT, CM12 9LY, CM12 9FR, CM12 9AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CM12 9BS has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 48% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 49.3% | 52% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.9% | 41.5% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 34.7% | -11.5% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 13.5% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.9% | 61.1% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 27.3% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 9.3% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 14.7% | 15.8% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 9.3% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 16.4% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 21.5% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.6% | 33.8% | -4.8% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 0.3% | -4.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 91.1% | 89.2% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 88.8% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 3.4% | -3.0% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 89% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 6.8% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 1.1% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 131.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 200.2% higher than the Billericay East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Billericay East and the 100th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 The Roof Gardens, 60 High Street, Billericay, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-01-27 | £346,150 |
| Flat 8 The Roof Gardens, 60 High Street, Billericay, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £417,500 | 2022-09-27 | £414,150 |
| 78 High Street, Billericay, Essex Other, an established residential building | £1,498 | 2022-07-12 | £1,509 |
| Flat 8 The Roof Gardens, 60 High Street, Billericay, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2020-03-20 | £452,181 |
| Flat 1 The Roof Gardens, 60 High Street, Billericay, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2019-11-07 | £505,541 |
CM12 9BS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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.
CM12 9BS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 126 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quilters Infant School Laindon Road , CM12 9LD | 4out of 4 | 866 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quilters Junior School Laindon Road , CM12 9LD | 4out of 4 | 866 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnymede Junior School The Meadoway , CM11 2HL | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnymede Infant School Mons Avenue , CM11 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buttsbury Infant School Perry Street , CM12 0NX | 4out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Billericay School School Road , CM12 9LH | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower High School Stock Road , CM12 0RT | 4out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School Brentwood Hanging Hill Lane , Hutton CM13 2HG | 3out of 4 | 5,399 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns School 47-49 Stock Road , Billericay CM12 0AR | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsden Hall Academy Heath Road , Ramsden Heath CM11 1HN | 2out of 4 | 2,628 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woodlands School Hutton Manor 428 Rayleigh Rd , Brentwood CM13 1SD | - not rated | 3,550 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamingo | 48 High Street | 11 yd | |
| Caffè Nero | T R B, Squire House, 81-87 High Street | 50 yd | |
| Ask Italian | 91 High Street | 53 yd | |
| Felix Restaurants Ltd | 1 Chapel Street | 82 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 76 High Street | 95 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach and Horses | 36 Chapel Street | 46 yd | |
| The Crown Pub and Dining | 2 High Street | 116 yd | |
| Red Lion | 113 High Street | 120 yd | |
| Hackers | 32-36 High Street | 218 yd | |
| Chequers | 44 High Street | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill's Fish & Chips | 60 High Street | 11 yd | |
| GOLDEN DRAGON | 106b High Street | 194 yd | |
| Twilights | Ground Floor, 21 High Street | 239 yd | |
| Spice King | 21c High Street | 239 yd | |
| Subway | 27 High Street | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 112-118 High Street | 192 yd | |
| T & K Food and Wine | 23 High Street | 239 yd | |
| Tesco Store Ltd | 19 Meadow Rise | 785 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsburys Local, Radford Way | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Billericay) LA FITNESS LA FITNESS RADFORD WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 576 yd |
| Quilters Junior School LAINDON ROAD | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Studio 360 Fitness RADFORD WAY | health and fitness suite | 773 yd |
| Agila Gym UNIT 21 UNIT 21 BEBINGTON CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Billericay School SCHOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 880 yd |
| Billericay Swimming Pool RADFORD CRESCENT | swimming pool | 896 yd |
| St Johns School 47-49 47-49 STOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Lake Meadows Park LAKESIDE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,024 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.