Tower Avenue is in Laindon, Basildon and in Basildon district. SS15 5PE 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 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tower Avenue, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 5PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS15 5WF, SS15 5GF, SS15 5WG, SS15 5FF, SS15 5WH, SS15 5NT, SS15 5QL, SS15 5WN, SS15 5FZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS15 5PE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 48.1% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 47% | 51.9% | 4.9% | 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.
In the immediate area around SS15 5PE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.4% 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 | 48.6% | 56.4% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 18.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 27.4% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 10.7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 45.9% | 45.7% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 34.4% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 14.4% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 13.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 27.9% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.2% | 18% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 22.7% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 11.6% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 13.7% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -20.1% |
| Other | 5% | 1.3% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 91.6% | 88.6% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 90.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 90.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 90.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.9% | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.7% | 37.2% | 24.5% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tower Avenue was 112.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.2% higher than the Lee Chapel North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tower Avenue has the 11th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Lee Chapel North and the 131st highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Tower Avenue, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2015-03-16 | £393,879 |
| 14 Tower Avenue, Basildon, Essex Terraced, a newly built property | £61,731 | 2003-02-24 | £182,462 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millhouse Primary School Tavistock Road , Laindon SS15 5QF | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Primary School Leinster Road , Laindon SS15 5NQ | 4out of 4 | 533 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrylands Primary School Cumberland Drive , Laindon SS15 6QS | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Janet Duke Primary School Markhams Chase , Laindon SS15 5LS | 2out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery Church Hill , Laindon SS15 5SE | 3out of 4 | 1,137 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 | 513 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 2,826 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 3,214 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 4,963 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Billericay School School Road , CM12 9LH | 3out of 4 | 5,059 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 | 1,803 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 3,714 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Harland House, High Road | 378 yd | |
| Laindon Day Centre Committee | Laindon Day Centre | 687 yd | |
| Wakey Wakey | 7a Station Approach | 979 yd | |
| Laindon Cafe | Unit F, Wrexham Road | 998 yd | |
| Coffee Station - Platform 2 | Laindon Railway Station, Station Approach | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Four Seasons Public House | Victoria Road | 516 yd | |
| Winston Social Club | 1 Northumberland Avenue | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zara Indian Takeaway | 32 High Road | 842 yd | |
| Aylam fish & chips | 15 Newlands End | 912 yd | |
| Canton Corner | 8 Braiswick Place | 960 yd | |
| Smash’N’Stack | 8 Braiswick Place | 960 yd | |
| Good Food Chinese Takeaway | 1 Station Gate, Station Approach | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIDL | Lidl, Manor Road | 335 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| James Hornsby School LEINSTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 379 yd |
| Phoenix Primary School LEINSTER ROAD | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Bluehouse Farm Community Centre (Closed) Laindon Link | 686 yd | |
| Markhams Chase LEINSTER ROAD | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Laindon School (Closed) High Road | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Markhams Chase Leisure Centre (Closed) Markhams Chase | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 794 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 | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.