Capelston, Basildon, SS15 5BQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS15 5BQ is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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	54.5%	45.5%	-9.0%	51.0%	-5.5%
Male	45.5%	54.5%	9.0%	49.0%	5.5%

Partnership Status

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	32.9%	39.3%	6.4%	37.9%	1.4%
Married: Opposite sex	47.8%	45%	-2.8%	44.2%	0.8%
Separated	2.9%	1.7%	-1.2%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	11.6%	10.9%	-0.7%	9.1%	1.8%
Widowed	4.8%	3.1%	-1.7%	6.1%	-3.0%

Health

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	44.7%	54%	9.3%	48.4%	5.6%
Good health	36.5%	30.3%	-6.2%	33.6%	-3.3%
Fair health	14.7%	11.7%	-3.0%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	3.4%	4%	0.6%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	25.6%	22%	-3.6%	18.2%	3.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.9%	11%	-6.9%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	15.4%	-0.1%	13.4%	2.0%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	6.2%	1.9%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.2%	15%	5.8%	16.9%	-1.9%
Degree or Similar	21.3%	28.6%	7.3%	33.8%	-5.2%
Other	6.3%	1.8%	-4.5%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	4.1%	5.3%	1.2%	3.1%	2.2%
Other Asian	10.5%	5.3%	-5.2%	1.6%	3.7%
Black African	4.9%	12.7%	7.8%	2.5%	10.2%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	78.2%	72.3%	-5.9%	81.4%	-9.1%
Other	0%	3.3%	3.3%	1.6%	1.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 70.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.3%	70.1%	-12.2%	83.2%	-13.1%
European Union	1.5%	12.6%	11.1%	6.1%	6.5%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	2.3%	1.5%	0.8%	1.5%
Africa	3.8%	6.3%	2.5%	2.7%	3.6%
Middle East and Asia	11.3%	8.3%	-3.0%	5.6%	2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	80.8%	70.1%	-10.7%	83.2%	-13.1%
10+ Years	2.3%	14.3%	12.0%	9.8%	4.5%
5-10 Years	1.5%	5%	3.5%	2.9%	2.1%
2-5 Years	8.6%	8%	-0.6%	2.2%	5.8%
Less than 2 years	6.8%	2.7%	-4.1%	1.9%	0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.2%	76.7%	-7.5%
Ireland	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Romania	6.4%	0.9%	5.5%
Other EU countries	3.7%	1.5%	2.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	2.7%	0.3%	2.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Southern Asia	2%	1.2%	0.8%
No passport held	11.4%	13.5%	-2.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.3%	37.2%	0.1%
Christian	56.7%	46.2%	10.5%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Capelston Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Capelston was 102.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.1% higher than the Langdon Hills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Capelston has the 18th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Langdon Hills and the 155th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in SS15 5BQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Capelston are based on 13 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Basildon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Capelston, Basildon, SS15 5BQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS15 5BQ

Average Price
£296,705

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£296,705

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Capelston

Average Price
£288,323

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£288,323

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on CapelstonStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Capelston, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£260,000	2025-02-14	£260,795
17 Capelston, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£290,000	2022-02-18	£311,528
9 Capelston, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£150,000	2014-01-24	£279,017
19 Capelston, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£165,000	2007-12-07	£306,919
17 Capelston, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£145,000	2006-08-22	£304,222

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS15 5BQ

Employment

SS15 5BQ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	83
Part-Time Employee	32
Retired	32
Self-Employed	21
Unemployed	19
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	5

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	33
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Manufacturing	13
Construction	10
Financial and insurance activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Education	7
Other	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Anne Line Catholic Junior School Wickhay , SS15 5AF	- not rated	356 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Anne Line Catholic Infant School Wickhay , SS15 5AF	- not rated	356 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Anne Line Catholic Infant School Wickhay , SS15 5AF	3out of 4	356 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Janet Duke Primary School Markhams Chase , Laindon SS15 5LS	3out of 4	739 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Janet Duke Primary School Markhams Chase , Laindon SS15 5LS	- not rated	739 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New Campus Basildon Studio School Church Walk House , Church Walk SS14 1GJ	- not rated	807 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
New Campus Basildon Studio School Church Walk House, Church Walk , Great Oaks SS14 1GJ	- not rated	936 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The James Hornsby High School Leinster Road , Laindon SS15 5NX	- not rated	1,231 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Nicholas School St Nicholas Lane , SS15 5NX	- not rated	1,231 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX	3out of 4	1,231 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Prospects College of Advanced Technology Luckyn Lane , SS14 3AY	- not rated	967 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Basildon College Nethermayne , SS16 5NN	- not rated	1,474 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Elmbrook School Church Road , SS14 2EX	- not rated	1,986 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Moat House School Church Road , SS14 2NQ	- not rated	2,043 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lift Pioneer Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA	4out of 4	2,048 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA	- not rated	2,048 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Essex Pupil Referral Unit Fairview Road , SS14 1PW	- not rated	2,800 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
SLM Cafe	Basildon Sporting Village, Cranes Farm Road	679 yd
Towngate Theatre Bar	Towngate Theatre, St Martins Square	694 yd
Baxterstorey Catering Services	I F D S House, St Nicholas Lane	842 yd
Buzz Bingo	Gala Social Club, Southernhay	853 yd
Greggs Bakers	54-56 Town Square	914 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Plough and Tractor	186 Great Knightleys	420 yd
Q Ball Snooker and Sports Bar	Q Ball Snooker Centre, Time Square	777 yd
Katz	Katz Gentlemens Club, Time Square	780 yd
Basildon Snooker Centre	5 High Pavement	876 yd
Beehive	The Beehive Public House, Southernhay	948 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Adams Fish Bar	47 Ballards Walk	350 yd
B & D's Cafe & Grill	33 Ballards Walk	350 yd
Ballards Wok	37 Ballards Walk	350 yd
CEASED Mr Biggs Caribbean Authentic Food	Market Site, Kiosk 45, St Martins Square	696 yd
Potbellys	Market Site, Kiosk 42, St Martins Square	699 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
B&M Retail ltd	3-5 Town Square	892 yd
Lidl	St. Hilary Retail Park, Miles Gray Road	921 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods	13-21 Market Pavement	1,002 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Gloucester Park Swimming Pool (Closed) Broadmayne	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	479 yd
Gloucester Park (Closed) Cranes Farm Road	grass pitches	627 yd
Basildon Sporting Village GLOUCESTER PARK NORTH GLOUCESTER PARK NORTH CRANES FARM ROAD	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	674 yd
Markhams Chase Leisure Centre (Closed) Markhams Chase	health and fitness suite, squash courts	840 yd
Snap Fitness (Basildon) Times Square	health and fitness suite	848 yd
Easygym Basildon WESTGATE PARK WESTGATE PARK FODDERWICK	health and fitness suite	881 yd
Markhams Chase LEINSTER ROAD	grass pitches	955 yd
Lee Chapel Primary School THE KNARES	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,059 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	83.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	185.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SS15 5BQ