Chapel Street is in Billericay and in Basildon district. CM12 9LS 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 Chapel Street, Billericay, CM12 9LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CM12 9LR, CM12 9LP, CM12 9AA, CM12 9LW, CM12 9GY, CM12 9BY, CM12 9AB, CM11 2EL, CM11 2DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CM12 9LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 51.6% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.4% | 48.4% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 33.3% | 41% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 33.2% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 14.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 13% | 7.8% | -5.2% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 44.4% | 48% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 37% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 10.6% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 25.4% | 16.6% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 6% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 13.8% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 19.4% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 36.9% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.7% | 84.3% | -9.4% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 92.7% | 86.5% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 85.4% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 2.4% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Street was 567.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1200.3% higher than the Billericay East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Chapel Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Billericay East and the 17th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Hall Chapel Street, Billericay, Essex Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-08-23 | £416,860 |
| 78 Chapel Street, Billericay, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-01-06 | £349,942 |
| 62 Chapel Street, Billericay, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2020-12-09 | £587,116 |
| 80 Chapel Street, Billericay, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2020-06-19 | £297,526 |
| 80 Chapel Street, Billericay, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-11-18 | £251,443 |
CM12 9LS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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 9LS 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quilters Infant School Laindon Road , CM12 9LD | 4out of 4 | 611 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quilters Junior School Laindon Road , CM12 9LD | 4out of 4 | 611 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnymede Junior School The Meadoway , CM11 2HL | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnymede Infant School Mons Avenue , CM11 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Green Junior School Hickstars Lane , South Green CM12 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,538 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 | 713 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower High School Stock Road , CM12 0RT | 4out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's School Brentwood Hanging Hill Lane , Hutton CM13 2HG | 3out of 4 | 5,405 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 | 1,229 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsden Hall Academy Heath Road , Ramsden Heath CM11 1HN | 2out of 4 | 2,685 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woodlands School Hutton Manor 428 Rayleigh Rd , Brentwood CM13 1SD | - not rated | 3,601 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 Breakfast Room | 3 The Walk | 105 yd | |
| Giggling Squid | 120 High Street | 148 yd | |
| One3Four | 134 High Street | 149 yd | |
| Cristi’s Bar | 138 High Street | 149 yd | |
| KFC Billericay | 126 High Street | 149 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | 113 High Street | 218 yd | |
| The Coach and Horses | 36 Chapel Street | 221 yd | |
| The Crown Pub and Dining | 2 High Street | 363 yd | |
| Reids Bar, Restaurant and Function Room | 66-68 Laindon Road | 388 yd | |
| Hackers | 32-36 High Street | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOLDEN DRAGON | 106b High Street | 156 yd | |
| Churchill's Fish & Chips | 60 High Street | 267 yd | |
| Twilights | Ground Floor, 21 High Street | 489 yd | |
| Spice King | 21c High Street | 489 yd | |
| Subway | 27 High Street | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 112-118 High Street | 148 yd | |
| T & K Food and Wine | 23 High Street | 489 yd | |
| Tesco Store Ltd | 19 Meadow Rise | 848 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quilters Junior School LAINDON ROAD | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Billericay School SCHOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 624 yd |
| Pure Gym (Billericay) LA FITNESS LA FITNESS RADFORD WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 832 yd |
| Studio 360 Fitness RADFORD WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,012 yd |
| Agila Gym UNIT 21 UNIT 21 BEBINGTON CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 1,057 yd |
| Billericay Town Fc BLUNTS WALL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.