CM11 2XB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Southlands Road, 0.9km from Crays Hill in Crays Hill. Administratively it sits within Crouch ward and the Basildon and Billericay constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CM11 2XB are sourced from Output Area E00108000 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHLANDS ROAD, CM11 2XB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHLANDS ROAD, CM11 2XB.
329
46
£ 49,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CM11 2XB spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM11 2XB. The average age is 46.4. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CM11 2XB has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Crays Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Shepherd & Dog0.7 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Elm Farm Shop0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Whitehouse Tandoori0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wickford2.6 km
- Basildon4.5 km
- Billericay5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Primary School0.3 km
- Primary School0.3 km
- Jacksons Corner0.3 km
- Jacksons Corner0.3 km
- Woolshots Farm0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CM112XB · Data under Open Government Licence