Postcode Analysis Basildon, East of England

SPRUCE CLOSE, SS15 4DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRUCE CLOSE, SS15 4DF.

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Population

454

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS15 4DF 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.

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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SS15 4DF is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 18.7% year-on-year.

home £239,833 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS15 4DF is a safe, established residential area on Spruce Close, 0.2km from Steeple View in Basildon. Administratively it sits within Crouch ward and the Basildon and Billericay constituency.

For families considering a move, SS15 4DF represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £239k, up 18.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS15 4DF are sourced from Output Area E00107986 (shared with 9 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 4DF. 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

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 300,000

5 sales · Mean £ 289,200

Flat

£ 175,000

15 sales · Mean £ 172,533

Detached

£ 405,000

3 sales · Mean £ 390,666

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

SS15 4DF has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences46
Shoplifting26
Vehicle crime14
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Millhouse Primary School

Good641 pupils0.7 km
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Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery

Good203 pupils0.9 km
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Noak Bridge Primary School

Good209 pupils1.2 km
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The James Hornsby School

Good944 pupils1.2 km
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The Phoenix Primary School

Outstanding702 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Noak Bridge0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Esso - MFG0.6 km
  • BP Fortune Connect0.4 km
  • Londis0.1 km
  • Newsbuoys0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • KFC1.0 km
  • McDonalds0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Smash’N’Stack0.7 km
  • Little Kitchen0.7 km
  • Canton Corner0.7 km
  • Alan’s Fish Bar0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Laindon2.1 km
  • Basildon2.8 km
  • Billericay4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Osier Drive0.1 km
  • Osier Drive0.1 km
  • Dunton Road0.1 km
  • Dunton Road0.2 km
  • Steeple View0.3 km