Postcode Analysis Basildon, East of England

WALNUT CLOSE, SS15 4DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALNUT CLOSE, SS15 4DS.

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Population

371

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS15 4DS 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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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
workEmployment
7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SS15 4DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 21.5% year-on-year.

home £217,571 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS15 4DS is a safe, established residential area on Walnut Close, 0.3km from Steeple View in Basildon. Administratively it sits within Crouch ward and the Basildon and Billericay constituency.

This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

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 £217k, up 21.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS15 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00107985 (shared with 7 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 4DS. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.7%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 202,000

11 sales · Mean £ 203,272

Terraced

£ 182,500

2 sales · Mean £ 182,500

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

SS15 4DS 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 offences75
Shoplifting26
Vehicle crime14
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Millhouse Primary School

Good641 pupils0.5 km
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Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery

Good203 pupils0.9 km
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The James Hornsby School

Good944 pupils1.0 km
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The Phoenix Primary School

Outstanding702 pupils1.2 km
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Noak Bridge Primary School

Good209 pupils1.3 km
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Janet Duke Primary School

Good636 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Canton Corner0.5 km
  • Smash’N’Stack0.5 km
  • Little Kitchen0.5 km
  • Alan’s Fish Bar0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • McDonalds0.1 km
  • KFC0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Esso - MFG0.4 km
  • BP Fortune Connect0.2 km
  • King Edward Stores0.8 km
  • Londis0.3 km
  • Newsbuoys0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Noak Bridge0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Laindon1.9 km
  • Basildon2.8 km
  • Billericay5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Willowfield0.2 km
  • Willowfield0.2 km
  • Willowfield0.2 km
  • Osier Drive0.3 km
  • Osier Drive0.3 km