Shepeshall, Basildon, SS15 5EL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS15 5EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.3%	51%	0.7%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	49.7%	49%	-0.7%	49.0%	0.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around SS15 5EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	29.3%	44.3%	15.0%	37.9%	6.4%
Married: Opposite sex	54.4%	38.1%	-16.3%	44.2%	-6.1%
Separated	1.9%	1.5%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	8.1%	10.3%	2.2%	9.1%	1.2%
Widowed	6.2%	5.9%	-0.3%	6.1%	-0.2%

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	42.9%	45.3%	2.4%	48.4%	-3.1%
Good health	38.1%	34.1%	-4.0%	33.6%	0.5%
Fair health	14.9%	15.3%	0.4%	12.7%	2.6%
Bad health	3.3%	5%	1.7%	4.0%	1.0%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.9%

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	22.4%	22.6%	0.2%	18.2%	4.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21.2%	12.2%	-9.0%	9.6%	2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	13.3%	-1.0%	13.4%	-0.1%
Apprenticeship	1.2%	7.8%	6.6%	5.3%	2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	18.1%	4.6%	16.9%	1.2%
Degree or Similar	17.8%	23.3%	5.5%	33.8%	-10.5%
Other	9.7%	2.6%	-7.1%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.1%	0.1%
Chinese	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	8.3%	5.3%	-3.0%	3.1%	2.2%
Pakistani	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	2.7%	2%	-0.7%	1.6%	0.4%
Black African	2.4%	1.8%	-0.6%	2.5%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	86%	84.8%	-1.2%	81.4%	3.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.1% 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	86%	81.1%	-4.9%	83.2%	-2.1%
European Union	2.1%	10.4%	8.3%	6.1%	4.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	2.4%	1.2%	-1.2%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	8.6%	6.2%	-2.4%	5.6%	0.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	1.3%	-0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.4%	80.8%	-4.6%	83.2%	-2.4%
10+ Years	1.2%	10.3%	9.1%	9.8%	0.5%
5-10 Years	4.8%	3.8%	-1.0%	2.9%	0.9%
2-5 Years	4.5%	2.4%	-2.1%	2.2%	0.2%
Less than 2 years	4.2%	2.7%	-1.5%	1.9%	0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.9%	76.7%	-4.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Romania	5%	0.9%	4.1%
Other EU countries	2.4%	1.5%	0.9%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Southern Asia	1.8%	1.2%	0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	15.4%	13.5%	1.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44%	37.2%	6.8%
Christian	46.9%	46.2%	0.7%
Hindu	1.5%	1.7%	-0.2%
Muslim	1.8%	6.5%	-4.7%
Other religion	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is Shepeshall Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shepeshall was 177.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.9% higher than the Langdon Hills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Shepeshall has the 6th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Langdon Hills and the 63rd highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

🔎 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 5EL, 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 6/10 (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 Shepeshall are based on 132 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 Shepeshall, Basildon, SS15 5EL

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS15 5EL

Average Price
£279,800

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£301,849

Detached
£308,065

Flats/Maisonettes
£168,002

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shepeshall

Average Price
£288,659

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£317,939

Detached
£317,097

Flats/Maisonettes
£168,019

Other
£201,837

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on ShepeshallStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
31 Shepeshall, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£358,000	2022-08-24	£365,664
13 Shepeshall, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£200,000	2021-10-13	£213,147
7 Shepeshall, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£243,000	2021-03-12	£282,794
20 Shepeshall, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£258,000	2021-02-26	£298,517
23 Shepeshall, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£305,000	2021-02-15	£352,898

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS15 5EL

Employment

SS15 5EL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	116
Retired	45
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	24
Looking after home or family	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Human health and social work activities	32
Construction	15
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Education	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Manufacturing	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	5
Information and communication	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Janet Duke Primary School Markhams Chase , Laindon SS15 5LS	2out of 4	283 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Anne Line Catholic Junior School Wickhay , SS15 5AF	3out of 4	548 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Anne Line Catholic Infant School Wickhay , SS15 5AF	3out of 4	548 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Phoenix Primary School Leinster Road , Laindon SS15 5NQ	4out of 4	804 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lee Chapel Primary School The Knares , SS16 5RU	4out of 4	873 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX	3out of 4	878 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA	3out of 4	1,511 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA	3out of 4	2,369 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX	3out of 4	3,865 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ortu Gable Hall School Southend Road , Corringham SS17 8JT	2out of 4	4,607 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,649 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA	4out of 4	2,712 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Towngate Theatre Bar	Towngate Theatre, St Martins Square		1,075 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Plough and Tractor	186 Great Knightleys	304 yd
Castle Mayne	The Castle Mayne Public House, The Knares	816 yd
DB Shack	The Castle Mayne Public House, The Knares	816 yd
Katz	Katz Gentlemens Club, Time Square	994 yd
Q Ball Snooker and Sports Bar	Q Ball Snooker Centre, Time Square	1,002 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Adams Fish Bar	47 Ballards Walk	404 yd
B & D's Cafe & Grill	33 Ballards Walk	404 yd
Ballards Wok	37 Ballards Walk	404 yd
Rice & Noodles	4 Kibcaps	846 yd
Fish 'n' Chick'n / Serial Griller	2 Kibcaps	846 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Markhams Chase Leisure Centre (Closed) Markhams Chase	health and fitness suite, squash courts	561 yd
Markhams Chase LEINSTER ROAD	grass pitches	626 yd
Bluehouse Farm Community Centre (Closed) Laindon Link		672 yd
Lee Chapel Primary School THE KNARES	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	755 yd
Phoenix Primary School LEINSTER ROAD	grass pitches	943 yd
Gloucester Park Swimming Pool (Closed) Broadmayne	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	970 yd
James Hornsby School LEINSTER ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,014 yd
Snap Fitness (Basildon) Times Square	health and fitness suite	1,080 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	52.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	125.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SS15 5EL