Woolmer Green is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS15 5LW 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 Woolmer Green, Basildon, SS15 5LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS15 5LN, SS15 5LE, SS15 5JU, SS15 5LA, SS15 5JZ, SS15 5LR, SS15 5LP, SS15 5LL, SS15 5JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS15 5LW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 51.7% | 52.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 48.3% | 47.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 25.4% | 39% | 13.6% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 46.8% | -9.8% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.1% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 5.1% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 38.3% | 57.8% | 19.5% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 28.5% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 10.4% | -8.9% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.5% | 15.2% | -24.3% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 9.6% | -10.1% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 15.9% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 20.3% | 12.4% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 30.4% | 19.9% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 8% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 85.2% | 74.4% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -7.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 76.8% 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 | 91% | 76.8% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 9% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 76.7% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.6% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woolmer Green was 96.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.2% higher than the Lee Chapel North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woolmer Green has the 11th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Lee Chapel North and the 166th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Woolmer Green, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £299,000 | 2024-12-20 | £309,183 |
| 106 Woolmer Green, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-12-21 | £318,585 |
| 108 Woolmer Green, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-11-24 | £299,876 |
| 58 Woolmer Green, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2022-11-28 | £306,388 |
| 100 Woolmer Green, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-11-21 | £324,353 |
SS15 5LW 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 | 186 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 455 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery Church Hill , Laindon SS15 5SE | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Primary School Leinster Road , Laindon SS15 5NQ | 4out of 4 | 626 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millhouse Primary School Tavistock Road , Laindon SS15 5QF | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne Line Catholic Junior School Wickhay , SS15 5AF | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 394 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 2,332 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 4,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Billericay School School Road , CM12 9LH | 3out of 4 | 5,231 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 | 2,056 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 2,817 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 | 502 yd | |
| Burger King | Burger King (Uk) Ltd Pipps Hill Retail Park, Miles Gray Road | 790 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 11 Pipps Hill Retail Park, Miles Gray Road | 790 yd | |
| SLM Cafe | Basildon Sporting Village, Cranes Farm Road | 865 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | Unit 3 St Hilary Retail Park, Miles Gray Road | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough and Tractor | 186 Great Knightleys | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Fish Bar | 47 Ballards Walk | 455 yd | |
| B & D's Cafe & Grill | 33 Ballards Walk | 455 yd | |
| Ballards Wok | 37 Ballards Walk | 455 yd | |
| Subway | Unit I3, Pipps Hill Retail Park, Miles Gray Road | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | St. Hilary Retail Park, Miles Gray Road | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Markhams Chase Leisure Centre (Closed) Markhams Chase | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 319 yd |
| Markhams Chase LEINSTER ROAD | grass pitches | 409 yd |
| James Hornsby School LEINSTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 518 yd |
| Bluehouse Farm Community Centre (Closed) Laindon Link | 637 yd | |
| Phoenix Primary School LEINSTER ROAD | grass pitches | 710 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 | 898 yd |
| Gloucester Park (Closed) Cranes Farm Road | grass pitches | 917 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 | 190.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.