Church Road is in Laindon, Basildon and in Basildon district. SS15 5SH is located in the Laindon Park 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 Church Road, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 5SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS15 5SS, SS15 5YF, SS15 5SL, SS15 5SF, SS15 5SJ, SS15 5SN, SS15 5FR, SS15 5SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS15 5SH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.4% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.6% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SS15 5SH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.9% | 32.2% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 52.3% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 50.1% | 48.9% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 35.5% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 11.5% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 18.9% | 16.3% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 13.1% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.1% | 16.5% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 18.7% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 29.3% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.8% | 79.8% | -13.0% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 93.7% | 86.8% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 87% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 419.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 930.0% higher than the Burstead average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Church Road has the highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Burstead and the 21st highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 155.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 219.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Church Road, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £428,000 | 2019-07-04 | £516,860 |
| Oakdene Church Road, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2010-12-17 | £349,912 |
| Ferndale Church Road, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2006-08-25 | £516,813 |
| Ivy Dene Church Road, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2000-06-29 | £329,022 |
| Emral Church Road, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £63,500 | 1995-10-06 | £457,654 |
SS15 5SH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SS15 5SH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 149 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Construction | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery Church Hill , Laindon SS15 5SE | 3out of 4 | 191 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millhouse Primary School Tavistock Road , Laindon SS15 5QF | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Noak Bridge Primary School Coppice Lane , SS15 4JS | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Janet Duke Primary School Markhams Chase , Laindon SS15 5LS | 2out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Primary School Leinster Road , Laindon SS15 5NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 863 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 2,556 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 4,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Billericay School School Road , CM12 9LH | 3out of 4 | 4,581 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 | 2,692 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 2,843 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 | 323 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 11 Pipps Hill Retail Park, Miles Gray Road | 399 yd | |
| Burger King | Burger King (Uk) Ltd Pipps Hill Retail Park, Miles Gray Road | 399 yd | |
| Monkey Madness | Monkey Madness, Miles Gray Road | 607 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | Unit 3 St Hilary Retail Park, Miles Gray Road | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barleylands Social Club | Barleylands Road | 726 yd | |
| The Noak Bridge | The Noak Bridge, 45 Wash Road | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit I3, Pipps Hill Retail Park, Miles Gray Road | 439 yd | |
| The Breakfast Box | Unit 1, The Gloucesters, Crompton Close | 841 yd | |
| Lucky Star Food House | Lucky Star Food House Stella Place, Luckyn Lane | 877 yd | |
| Adams Fish Bar | 47 Ballards Walk | 1,041 yd | |
| B & D's Cafe & Grill | 33 Ballards Walk | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | St. Hilary Retail Park, Miles Gray Road | 656 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 832 yd |
| James Hornsby School LEINSTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 884 yd |
| Gloucester Park (Closed) Cranes Farm Road | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Markhams Chase Leisure Centre (Closed) Markhams Chase | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 987 yd |
| Markhams Chase LEINSTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,042 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.