Postcode Analysis Basildon, East of England

LATIMER DRIVE, SS15 4AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LATIMER DRIVE, SS15 4AD.

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Population

371

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SS15 4AD — age 40, 79% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £399k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 34.7% year-on-year.

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

SS15 4AD is a safe, established residential area on Latimer Drive, 0.6km from Steeple View in Basildon. Administratively it sits within Crouch ward and the Basildon and Billericay constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS15, SS15 4AD offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £399k, down 34.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS15 4AD are sourced from Output Area E00107990 (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 4AD. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.6%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 285,000

6 sales · Mean £ 296,166

Detached

£ 490,000

5 sales · Mean £ 471,000

Semi-Detached

£ 315,000

1 sales · Mean £ 315,000

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

SS15 4AD has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting24
Violence and sexual offences23
Other theft9
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Millhouse Primary School

Good641 pupils0.8 km
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Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery

Good203 pupils1.3 km
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The James Hornsby School

Good944 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Alan’s Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Smash’N’Stack0.5 km
  • Little Kitchen0.5 km
  • Grub2Go1.0 km
  • Canton Corner0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Esso - MFG0.4 km
  • BP Fortune Connect0.4 km
  • King Edward Stores0.9 km
  • Londis0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • McDonalds0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Laindon2.2 km
  • Basildon3.2 km
  • Billericay4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Road0.2 km
  • Steeple View0.2 km
  • Kings Road0.2 km
  • Steeple View0.2 km
  • Dunton Road0.5 km