Lee Woottens Lane, Basildon, SS16 5HD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS16 5HD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.5%	50.6%	-1.9%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	47.5%	49.4%	1.9%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

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 SS16 5HD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.8% 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	22.7%	25.5%	2.8%	37.9%	-12.4%
Married: Opposite sex	63.6%	61.8%	-1.8%	44.2%	17.6%
Divorced	5.2%	4.7%	-0.5%	9.1%	-4.4%
Widowed	8.6%	8%	-0.6%	6.1%	1.9%

Health

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	40.3%	50.3%	10.0%	48.4%	1.9%
Good health	39.3%	32.9%	-6.4%	33.6%	-0.7%
Fair health	15.2%	12.2%	-3.0%	12.7%	-0.5%
Bad health	5.3%	4%	-1.3%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	17.5%	14.9%	-2.6%	18.2%	-3.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16%	8.7%	-7.3%	9.6%	-0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19%	12.7%	-6.3%	13.4%	-0.7%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	6.5%	1.3%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.5%	19.2%	7.7%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	27.5%	35.1%	7.6%	33.8%	1.3%
Other	3.3%	2.9%	-0.4%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	7.3%	13.1%	5.8%	3.1%	10.0%
Pakistani	3.3%	0%	-3.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	0%	2.7%	2.7%	2.5%	0.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	1.5%	0.5%	0.8%	0.7%
White	87.8%	80.5%	-7.3%	81.4%	-0.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.7% 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	89.8%	83.7%	-6.1%	83.2%	0.5%
European Union	0.3%	2.8%	2.5%	6.1%	-3.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	1.7%	1.8%	0.1%	2.7%	-0.9%
Middle East and Asia	7.6%	9.8%	2.2%	5.6%	4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.8%	83.2%	-5.6%	83.2%	0.0%
10+ Years	3.3%	12.5%	9.2%	9.8%	2.7%
5-10 Years	1.3%	3.4%	2.1%	2.9%	0.5%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	5.3%	0%	-5.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.6%	76.7%	8.9%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Lithuania	2.1%	0.3%	1.8%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	3.1%	1.2%	1.9%
No passport held	7.4%	13.5%	-6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.8%	37.2%	-4.4%
Christian	56.1%	46.2%	9.9%
Hindu	3.1%	1.7%	1.4%
Jewish	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Sikh	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Lee Woottens Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lee Woottens Lane was 87.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.1% lower than the Langdon Hills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lee Woottens Lane has the 22nd highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Langdon Hills and the 185th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,400

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SS16 5HD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lee Woottens Lane are based on 16 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Basildon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lee Woottens Lane, Basildon, SS16 5HD

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS16 5HD

Average Price
£653,534

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£653,534

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lee Woottens Lane

Average Price
£653,186

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£653,186

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lee Woottens LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Lee Woottens Lane, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2007-12-06	£579,335
13 Lee Woottens Lane, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2006-07-13	£705,196
21 Lee Woottens Lane, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£249,000	2006-02-08	£533,261
3 Lee Woottens Lane, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£352,000	2005-12-01	£758,807
17 Lee Woottens Lane, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2005-05-27	£572,516

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS16 5HD

Employment

SS16 5HD 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SS16 5HD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	100
Retired	87
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	21
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Education	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Construction	22
Human health and social work activities	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Financial and insurance activities	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Manufacturing	10
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lee Chapel Primary School The Knares , SS16 5RU	4out of 4	740 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingswood Primary School and Nursery Clay Hill Road , SS16 5DE	3out of 4	944 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Anne Line Catholic Junior School Wickhay , SS15 5AF	3out of 4	1,265 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Anne Line Catholic Infant School Wickhay , SS15 5AF	3out of 4	1,265 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Vange Primary School and Nursery London Road , Vange SS16 4QA	3out of 4	1,676 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA	3out of 4	509 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA	3out of 4	2,450 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX	3out of 4	2,470 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX	3out of 4	3,111 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ortu Gable Hall School Southend Road , Corringham SS17 8JT	2out of 4	3,397 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	2,375 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA	4out of 4	2,387 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Basildon Golf Centre	Clay Hill Lane	369 yd
Aramark @ Costa Cafe Education Centre	Education Centre, Basildon University Hospital, Nether Mayne	478 yd
Aramark @ Costa Cardio small unit	Basildon Hospital	478 yd
League of Friends	Basildon Hospital, Nethermayne	478 yd
Costa Coffee	Basildon University Hospital, Nether Mayne	478 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Club Kingswood	Club Kingswood, Clay Hill Lane	369 yd
Owl & Pussycat	164 Clay Hill Road	740 yd
Castle Mayne	The Castle Mayne Public House, The Knares	868 yd
DB Shack	The Castle Mayne Public House, The Knares	868 yd
Katz	Katz Gentlemens Club, Time Square	955 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Currymaster	1 Cherrydown West	625 yd
Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway	152 Clay Hill Road	740 yd
Kings Fish Bar	146 Clay Hill Road	740 yd
Rice & Noodles	4 Kibcaps	844 yd
Fish 'n' Chick'n / Serial Griller	2 Kibcaps	844 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
South Essex College (Basildon Campus) (Closed) Nethermayne	health and fitness suite, squash courts	370 yd
Club Kingswood CLAYHILL LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	371 yd
Woodlands School WOODLANDS APPROACH	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	378 yd
Basildon Golf Course (Closed) Clayhill Lane	golf	438 yd
Basildon Hospital NETHERMAYNE		477 yd
Kingswood Association Hall Clay Hill Road		743 yd
Kingswood Primary School CLAY HILL ROAD	grass pitches	806 yd
Lee Chapel Primary School THE KNARES	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	878 yd
Snap Fitness (Basildon) Times Square	health and fitness suite	932 yd
Easygym Basildon WESTGATE PARK WESTGATE PARK FODDERWICK	health and fitness suite	1,005 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	425 Mbit/s
Average download speed	360.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	35 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	27 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.