Lion Lane is in Billericay and in Basildon district. CM12 9DL 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 Lion Lane, Billericay, CM12 9DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM12 9DU, CM12 9BU, CM12 9JG, CM12 9AJ, CM12 9FN, CM12 9EA, CM12 9RN, CM12 9HZ, CM12 9DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM12 9DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.8% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.2% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 CM12 9DL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% 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 | 15.1% | 25% | 9.9% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.7% | 56.8% | -11.9% | 44.2% | 12.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 10.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 58.3% | 59.3% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 29.6% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 9.9% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 15.8% | 12.6% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 8.7% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 14.8% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 15.9% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 37.9% | -1.1% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.8% | 94% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 89.3% | 89.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 88.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 7.2% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 1.2% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lion Lane was 120.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 175.0% higher than the Billericay East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lion Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Billericay East and the 111th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% 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 5 Lion Lodge, 2 Lion Lane, Billericay, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-05-05 | £429,544 |
| 9 Lion Lane, Billericay, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2022-08-23 | £1,411,487 |
| 5 Lion Lane, Billericay, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,040,000 | 2021-03-01 | £1,199,906 |
| 30 Lion Lane, Billericay, Essex Other, an established residential building | £366,000 | 2019-12-18 | £422,373 |
| 3 Lion Lane, Billericay, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2018-01-03 | £1,024,467 |
CM12 9DL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CM12 9DL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quilters Infant School Laindon Road , CM12 9LD | 4out of 4 | 869 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quilters Junior School Laindon Road , CM12 9LD | 4out of 4 | 869 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brightside Primary School Brightside , CM12 0LE | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnymede Junior School The Meadoway , CM11 2HL | 3out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnymede Infant School Mons Avenue , CM11 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,684 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 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower High School Stock Road , CM12 0RT | 4out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School Brentwood Hanging Hill Lane , Hutton CM13 2HG | 3out of 4 | 5,174 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 | 1,162 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsden Hall Academy Heath Road , Ramsden Heath CM11 1HN | 2out of 4 | 2,850 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woodlands School Hutton Manor 428 Rayleigh Rd , Brentwood CM13 1SD | - not rated | 3,329 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Raj Restaurant | 5,6,7 Holly Court | 110 yd | |
| Gandhi Indian Restaurant | 3 Holly Court, High Street | 126 yd | |
| Café Air | 105 High Street | 140 yd | |
| Queenies | 127 High Street | 168 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 76 High Street | 181 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | 113 High Street | 138 yd | |
| The Coach and Horses | 36 Chapel Street | 254 yd | |
| The Crown Pub and Dining | 2 High Street | 299 yd | |
| J D Wetherspoon | The Blue Boar, 39 High Street | 383 yd | |
| Hackers | 32-36 High Street | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOLDEN DRAGON | 106b High Street | 185 yd | |
| Churchill's Fish & Chips | 60 High Street | 231 yd | |
| Twilights | Ground Floor, 21 High Street | 383 yd | |
| Spice King | 21c High Street | 383 yd | |
| Subway | 27 High Street | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 112-118 High Street | 193 yd | |
| T & K Food and Wine | 23 High Street | 383 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Sainsburys Local, Radford Way | 809 yd | |
| Tesco Store Ltd | 19 Meadow Rise | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quilters Junior School LAINDON ROAD | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Pure Gym (Billericay) LA FITNESS LA FITNESS RADFORD WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 595 yd |
| Studio 360 Fitness RADFORD WAY | health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| Agila Gym UNIT 21 UNIT 21 BEBINGTON CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| Billericay Swimming Pool RADFORD CRESCENT | swimming pool | 902 yd |
| Billericay Town Fc BLUNTS WALL ROAD | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Billericay School SCHOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 922 yd |
| Billericay Lawn Tennis Club BLUNTS WALL ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 974 yd |
| Lake Meadows Park LAKESIDE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,011 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.