Is SS15 4AQ a safe place to live?

Yes, SS15 4AQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 23 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in SS15 4AQ?

The average property price in SS15 4AQ is currently around £416k.

What is the population of SS15 4AQ?

The population for the SS15 4AQ area is approximately 426 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Basildon, East of England

KINGS ROAD, SS15 4AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS ROAD, SS15 4AQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

426

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Avg Age

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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

SS15 4AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £416k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 43.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS15 4AQ is a safe, established residential area on Kings Road, 0.7km 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 4AQ offers 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £416k, up 43.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS15 4AQ 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 4AQ. 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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 485,000

4 sales · Mean £ 462,500

Semi-Detached

£ 375,000

9 sales · Mean £ 358,652

Terraced

£ 340,000

5 sales · Mean £ 357,900

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

SS15 4AQ has low crime rates — 23 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 offences38

Shoplifting24

Other theft9

Drugs8

Anti-social behaviour7

school Local Schools

Millhouse Primary School

Good641 pupils0.7 km

The James Hornsby School

Good944 pupils1.3 km

Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery

Good203 pupils1.3 km

The Phoenix Primary School

Outstanding702 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby

Alan’s Fish Bar0.3 km
Smash’N’Stack0.3 km
Grub2Go0.7 km
Little Kitchen0.3 km
Canton Corner0.3 km

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby

Esso - MFG0.2 km
BP Fortune Connect0.3 km
King Edward Stores0.7 km
Londis0.6 km
Newsbuoys1.0 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

KFC0.8 km
McDonalds0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Laindon2.0 km
Basildon3.2 km
Billericay4.8 km

Bus Stops

Kings Road0.3 km
Kings Road0.3 km
Willowfield0.4 km
Steeple View0.4 km
Steeple View0.4 km