Redwood Drive is in Laindon, Basildon and in Basildon district. SS15 4AF is located in the Burstead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Basildon and Billericay. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Redwood Drive, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 4AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS15 4AA, SS15 4EU, SS15 4EX, SS15 4JG, SS15 4EY, SS15 4HB, SS15 4ES, SS15 4JF, SS15 4AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS15 4AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50% | 49% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 30.6% | 39.7% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 48.9% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 54.2% | 53.7% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 35.9% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 7.3% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 13.7% | 16.5% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 13.3% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 15.9% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 26.7% | -2.9% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 88.9% | 89.6% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 91.5% | 90.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 89.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.3% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0.8% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redwood Drive was 33.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.6% lower than the Burstead average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Redwood Drive has the 15th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Burstead and the 151st lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Redwood Drive, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2024-10-14 | £594,679 |
| 59 Redwood Drive, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £342,417 | 2023-12-20 | £344,520 |
| 12 Redwood Drive, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2022-09-30 | £489,522 |
| 1 Redwood Drive, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2022-05-13 | £535,143 |
| 9 Redwood Drive, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-06-25 | £404,676 |
SS15 4AF 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 | 141 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millhouse Primary School Tavistock Road , Laindon SS15 5QF | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery Church Hill , Laindon SS15 5SE | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Noak Bridge Primary School Coppice Lane , SS15 4JS | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Primary School Leinster Road , Laindon SS15 5NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Janet Duke Primary School Markhams Chase , Laindon SS15 5LS | 2out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 2,837 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 3,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Billericay School School Road , CM12 9LH | 3out of 4 | 3,932 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 4,744 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Support Service Langdon Hills Basildon High Road , Langdon Hills SS16 6HG | 3out of 4 | 3,067 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 3,456 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Seafood | Madew, 59 Wash Road | 966 yd | |
| Baxterstorey Catering Services | I F D S House, St Nicholas Lane | 1,045 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 11 Pipps Hill Retail Park, Miles Gray Road | 1,048 yd | |
| Burger King | Burger King (Uk) Ltd Pipps Hill Retail Park, Miles Gray Road | 1,048 yd | |
| Monkey Madness | Monkey Madness, Miles Gray Road | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Noak Bridge | The Noak Bridge, 45 Wash Road | 576 yd | |
| Barleylands Social Club | Barleylands Road | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Esso Garage, Southend Arterial Road | 877 yd | |
| Canton Corner | 8 Braiswick Place | 998 yd | |
| Smash’N’Stack | 8 Braiswick Place | 998 yd | |
| Aylam fish & chips | 15 Newlands End | 1,000 yd | |
| Subway | Unit I3, Pipps Hill Retail Park, Miles Gray Road | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laindon School (Closed) High Road | grass pitches | 974 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.