Finches Chase is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS15 5YL 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 2016-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Finches Chase, Basildon, SS15 5YL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS15 5XU, SS15 5JD, SS15 5WE, SS15 5JG, SS15 5JS, SS15 5JB, SS15 5JP, SS15 5HZ, SS15 5JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS15 5YL, 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 | 53.5% | 52.9% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 46.5% | 47.1% | 0.6% | 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 | 38.3% | 39% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 46.8% | 8.5% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 1% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 8.1% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.1% | -2.3% | 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 | 38.7% | 57.8% | 19.1% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 28.5% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 10.4% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 2.6% | -4.8% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 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 | 30.9% | 15.2% | -15.7% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.2% | 9.6% | -12.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 15.9% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 20.3% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 30.4% | 15.2% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 8% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 87.3% | 74.4% | -12.9% | 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 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 | 88.7% | 76.8% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 7.3% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 9% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 76.7% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 13.6% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 2.1% | -3.2% | 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 Finches Chase 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.
Finches Chase 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Finches Chase, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-06-08 | £492,718 |
| 9 Finches Chase, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-05-04 | £533,862 |
| 4 Finches Chase, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2021-06-28 | £600,911 |
| 12 Finches Chase, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £452,500 | 2021-06-25 | £513,042 |
| 23 Finches Chase, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2021-06-10 | £572,566 |
SS15 5YL 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 | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 469 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Janet Duke Primary School Markhams Chase , Laindon SS15 5LS | 2out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne Line Catholic Junior School Wickhay , SS15 5AF | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne Line Catholic Infant School Wickhay , SS15 5AF | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Primary School Leinster Road , Laindon SS15 5NQ | 4out of 4 | 924 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 | 703 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 3,775 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 5,009 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,287 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 2,517 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 | 360 yd | |
| SLM Cafe | Basildon Sporting Village, Cranes Farm Road | 565 yd | |
| Burger King | Burger King (Uk) Ltd Pipps Hill Retail Park, Miles Gray Road | 591 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 11 Pipps Hill Retail Park, Miles Gray Road | 592 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | Unit 3 St Hilary Retail Park, Miles Gray Road | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough and Tractor | 186 Great Knightleys | 481 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Fish Bar | 47 Ballards Walk | 393 yd | |
| B & D's Cafe & Grill | 33 Ballards Walk | 393 yd | |
| Ballards Wok | 37 Ballards Walk | 393 yd | |
| Subway | Unit I3, Pipps Hill Retail Park, Miles Gray Road | 694 yd | |
| The Breakfast Box | Unit 1, The Gloucesters, Crompton Close | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | St. Hilary Retail Park, Miles Gray Road | 683 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Markhams Chase Leisure Centre (Closed) Markhams Chase | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 582 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 | 594 yd |
| Gloucester Park (Closed) Cranes Farm Road | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Markhams Chase LEINSTER ROAD | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| James Hornsby School LEINSTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 821 yd |
| Bluehouse Farm Community Centre (Closed) Laindon Link | 912 yd | |
| Gloucester Park Swimming Pool (Closed) Broadmayne | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 978 yd |
| Phoenix Primary School LEINSTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,017 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 | 212.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.