Iris Mews is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS15 5LT 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 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Iris Mews, Basildon, SS15 5LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS15 5UE, SS15 5JW, SS15 5TW, SS15 5UF, SS15 5HJ, SS15 5UD, SS15 5FG, SS15 5FW, SS15 5UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS15 5LT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 50.3% | 53.1% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 46.9% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 5LT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 49.2% | 48% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 34.1% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 11.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 48.7% | 53.4% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 31.7% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 10.6% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 24.9% | 20.6% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 27.6% | 16.5% | -11.1% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 14.6% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 7.2% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 12.8% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 24.6% | 13.3% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.4% 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% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 8.5% | 5.4% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 84.8% | 77.4% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -4.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 78.8% 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 | 85.1% | 78.8% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 11% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 4.4% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 78.2% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 6% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 2.5% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.6% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 76.7% | -15.6% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.9% | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Iris Mews was 115.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% higher than the Lee Chapel North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Iris Mews has the 12th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Lee Chapel North and the 125th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Iris Mews, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-06-30 | £296,683 |
| 16 Iris Mews, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2025-03-25 | £178,328 |
| 28 Iris Mews, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-08-31 | £312,625 |
| 11 Iris Mews, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2022-05-31 | £242,700 |
| 9 Iris Mews, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2022-05-16 | £243,130 |
The percentage of student residents living in SS15 5LT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Primary School Leinster Road , Laindon SS15 5NQ | - not rated | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Primary School Leinster Road , Laindon SS15 5NQ | - not rated | 496 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluehouse Community Junior School Leinster Road , Laindon SS15 5NQ | - not rated | 496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluehouse Infant and Nursery School Leinster Road , Laindon SS15 5NQ | - not rated | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Janet Duke Primary School Markhams Chase , Laindon SS15 5LS | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The James Hornsby High School Leinster Road , Laindon SS15 5NX | - not rated | 812 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas School St Nicholas Lane , SS15 5NX | - not rated | 812 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Laindon School High Road , Laindon SS15 6DD | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Campus Basildon Studio School Church Walk House , Church Walk SS14 1GJ | - not rated | 2,156 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon College Nethermayne , SS16 5NN | - not rated | 1,931 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospects College of Advanced Technology Luckyn Lane , SS14 3AY | - not rated | 2,105 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmbrook School Church Road , SS14 2EX | - not rated | 3,457 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House School Church Road , SS14 2NQ | - not rated | 3,510 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Pioneer Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 3,510 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | - not rated | 3,510 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Essex Pupil Referral Unit Fairview Road , SS14 1PW | - not rated | 4,157 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakey Wakey | 7a Station Approach | 341 yd | |
| Coffee Station - Platform 2 | Laindon Railway Station, Station Approach | 423 yd | |
| Laindon Cafe | Unit F, Wrexham Road | 573 yd | |
| Laindon Day Centre Committee | Laindon Day Centre | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Social Club | 1 Northumberland Avenue | 335 yd | |
| The Plough and Tractor | 186 Great Knightleys | 1,053 yd | |
| The Four Seasons Public House | Victoria Road | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Food Chinese Takeaway | 1 Station Gate, Station Approach | 341 yd | |
| PINK CHILLIZ | 7 Station Gate, Station Approach | 341 yd | |
| British Fried Chicken & Pizza | 3 Station Gate, Station Approach | 341 yd | |
| Laindon Chippy | Station Gate, 5 Station Approach | 341 yd | |
| Zara Indian Takeaway | 32 High Road | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIDL | Lidl, Manor Road | 856 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bluehouse Farm Community Centre (Closed) Laindon Link | 419 yd | |
| Berry Boys Football Club Valence Way | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Phoenix Primary School LEINSTER ROAD | grass pitches | 493 yd |
| Markhams Chase LEINSTER ROAD | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Markhams Chase Leisure Centre (Closed) Markhams Chase | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 746 yd |
| James Hornsby School LEINSTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 817 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 | 14.8% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.