Plumberow is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS15 5LH 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 Plumberow, Basildon, SS15 5LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS15 5EZ, SS15 5EY, SS15 5EP, SS15 5EX, SS15 5LQ, SS15 5LS, SS15 5HD, SS15 5HA, SS15 5EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS15 5LH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 53.9% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 49.3% | 46.1% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 | 25.7% | 42% | 16.3% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 40.7% | -13.7% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 6.6% | -4.0% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) 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 | 43.3% | 51.1% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 35.9% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 7.8% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.5% | 24.7% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.7% | 10.3% | -11.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 19.8% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 16.5% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 19.8% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4.9% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 5% | 0.6% | -4.4% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.7% | 89.9% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 90.8% | 87.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 7.4% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 1.3% | -4.4% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 87.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 8.1% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plumberow was 45.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.5% lower than the Langdon Hills average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Plumberow has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Langdon Hills and the 209th lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Plumberow, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-08-12 | £299,876 |
| 40 Plumberow, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2022-03-16 | £273,273 |
| 1 Plumberow, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-06-14 | £423,316 |
| 3 Plumberow, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-03-18 | £399,837 |
| 28 Plumberow, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-08-09 | £293,603 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 42 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Primary School Leinster Road , Laindon SS15 5NQ | 4out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne Line Catholic Junior School Wickhay , SS15 5AF | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne Line Catholic Infant School Wickhay , SS15 5AF | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery Church Hill , Laindon SS15 5SE | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 569 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 4,002 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Gable Hall School Southend Road , Corringham SS17 8JT | 2out of 4 | 4,918 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 | 1,746 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 2,801 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey Catering Services | I F D S House, St Nicholas Lane | 871 yd | |
| SLM Cafe | Basildon Sporting Village, Cranes Farm Road | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough and Tractor | 186 Great Knightleys | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Fish Bar | 47 Ballards Walk | 295 yd | |
| B & D's Cafe & Grill | 33 Ballards Walk | 295 yd | |
| Ballards Wok | 37 Ballards Walk | 295 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Markhams Chase Leisure Centre (Closed) Markhams Chase | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 254 yd |
| Markhams Chase LEINSTER ROAD | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Bluehouse Farm Community Centre (Closed) Laindon Link | 482 yd | |
| Phoenix Primary School LEINSTER ROAD | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| James Hornsby School LEINSTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 711 yd |
| Lee Chapel Primary School THE KNARES | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,079 yd |
| Gloucester Park Swimming Pool (Closed) Broadmayne | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,085 yd |
| Gloucester Park (Closed) Cranes Farm Road | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 158.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.