Postcode Analysis Basildon, East of England

WHELPS COTTAGES, SS15 4BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHELPS COTTAGES, SS15 4BZ.

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Population

426

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS15 4BZ spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. £415k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS15 4BZ is a safe, established residential area on Whelps Cottages, 0.8km from Steeple View in Basildon. Administratively it sits within Crouch ward and the Basildon and Billericay constituency.

For serious buyers, SS15 4BZ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k.

Census 2021 statistics for SS15 4BZ are sourced from Output Area E00107992 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS15 4BZ. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.5%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 415,000

1 sales · Mean £ 415,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SS15 4BZ has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Vehicle crime6
Drugs4
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Millhouse Primary School

Good641 pupils0.9 km
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Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery

Good203 pupils1.5 km
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The James Hornsby School

Good944 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Alan’s Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Smash’N’Stack0.5 km
  • Little Kitchen0.5 km
  • Grub2Go0.9 km
  • Canton Corner0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Esso - MFG0.4 km
  • BP Fortune Connect0.6 km
  • King Edward Stores0.9 km
  • Londis0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • McDonalds0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Laindon2.3 km
  • Basildon3.4 km
  • Billericay4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Road0.0 km
  • Kings Road0.0 km
  • Steeple View0.4 km
  • Steeple View0.4 km