Falstones is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS15 5DF is located in the Lee Chapel North 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 Falstones, Basildon, SS15 5DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS15 5BY, SS15 5DG, SS15 5DJ, SS15 5DH, SS15 5DB, SS15 5BX, SS15 5DQ, SS15 5EA, SS15 5BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS15 5DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 50.6% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49.4% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 32.8% | 41.6% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 44% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 4.8% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.1% | 48.7% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 34.6% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 11.2% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 16% | -11.2% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 14.8% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 21.2% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 20% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 20.8% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.6% | 85.7% | -10.9% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 96.9% | 84.9% | -12.0% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 6.4% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 84.6% | -11.6% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Falstones was 26.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.0% lower than the Langdon Hills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Falstones has the 13th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Langdon Hills and the 121st lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 Falstones, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-09-20 | £376,653 |
| 124 Falstones, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-03-03 | £344,277 |
| 53 Falstones, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-03-10 | £357,857 |
| 128 Falstones, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £172,663 | 2021-07-30 | £196,377 |
| 124 Falstones, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-04-06 | £313,488 |
SS15 5DF 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Duke Primary School Markhams Chase , Laindon SS15 5LS | 2out of 4 | 336 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne Line Catholic Junior School Wickhay , SS15 5AF | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne Line Catholic Infant School Wickhay , SS15 5AF | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Chapel Primary School The Knares , SS16 5RU | 4out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Primary School Leinster Road , Laindon SS15 5NQ | 4out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 941 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 3,701 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Gable Hall School Southend Road , Corringham SS17 8JT | 2out of 4 | 4,659 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,821 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 2,539 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towngate Theatre Bar | Towngate Theatre, St Martins Square | 916 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Social Club, Southernhay | 979 yd | |
| Salvation Army Luncheon Club | Fauners | 1,017 yd | |
| Baxterstorey Catering Services | I F D S House, St Nicholas Lane | 1,059 yd | |
| SLM Cafe | Basildon Sporting Village, Cranes Farm Road | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough and Tractor | 186 Great Knightleys | 234 yd | |
| Castle Mayne | The Castle Mayne Public House, The Knares | 841 yd | |
| DB Shack | The Castle Mayne Public House, The Knares | 841 yd | |
| Katz | Katz Gentlemens Club, Time Square | 862 yd | |
| Q Ball Snooker and Sports Bar | Q Ball Snooker Centre, Time Square | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Fish Bar | 47 Ballards Walk | 306 yd | |
| B & D's Cafe & Grill | 33 Ballards Walk | 306 yd | |
| Ballards Wok | 37 Ballards Walk | 306 yd | |
| Rice & Noodles | 4 Kibcaps | 870 yd | |
| Fish 'n' Chick'n / Serial Griller | 2 Kibcaps | 870 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Markhams Chase Leisure Centre (Closed) Markhams Chase | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 627 yd |
| Markhams Chase LEINSTER ROAD | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Lee Chapel Primary School THE KNARES | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Gloucester Park Swimming Pool (Closed) Broadmayne | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 797 yd |
| Bluehouse Farm Community Centre (Closed) Laindon Link | 804 yd | |
| Snap Fitness (Basildon) Times Square | health and fitness suite | 947 yd |
| Easygym Basildon WESTGATE PARK WESTGATE PARK FODDERWICK | health and fitness suite | 1,035 yd |
| Gloucester Park (Closed) Cranes Farm Road | grass pitches | 1,053 yd |
| Phoenix Primary School LEINSTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,060 yd |
| James Hornsby School LEINSTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,083 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.