SS15 4BB is a safe, established residential area on Lower Street, 0.1km from Noak Bridge in Basildon. Administratively it sits within Crouch ward and the Basildon and Billericay constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SS15 4BB is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £227k, up 47.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS15 4BB are sourced from Output Area E00108010 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER STREET, SS15 4BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER STREET, SS15 4BB.
314
40
£ 44,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS15 4BB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SS15 4BB has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 47.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS15 4BB. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 189,250
10 sales · Mean £ 189,625
Semi-Detached
£ 345,000
1 sales · Mean £ 345,000
Terraced
£ 370,000
1 sales · Mean £ 370,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS15 4BB has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Noak Bridge Primary School
Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery
Millhouse Primary School
The James Hornsby School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Lucky Star Food House0.8 km
- Subway0.6 km
- The Breakfast Box0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hotel Campanile0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Barleylands Social Club0.2 km
- The Noak Bridge0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Monkey Madness0.5 km
- Burger King0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Howard Seafood0.2 km
- Aramark Limited0.7 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Poundstretcher Limited0.7 km
- T K Maxx0.7 km
- Argos0.7 km
- Londis0.1 km
- Noak Bridge Pharmacy0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basildon2.3 km
- Laindon2.6 km
- Billericay4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Lower Street0.1 km
- Lower Street0.1 km
- South Wash Road0.2 km
- South Wash Road0.2 km
- Bramble Tye0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS154BB · Data under Open Government Licence