SS15 4BZ is a safe, established residential area on Whelps Cottages, 0.8km from Steeple View in Basildon. Administratively it sits within Crouch ward and the Basildon and Billericay constituency.
For serious buyers, SS15 4BZ is 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS15 4BZ are sourced from Output Area E00107992 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHELPS COTTAGES, SS15 4BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHELPS COTTAGES, SS15 4BZ.
426
41
£ 44,600 /yr
46%
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS15 4BZ spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. £415k 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 SS15 4BZ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 415,000
1 sales · Mean £ 415,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS15 4BZ has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Millhouse Primary School
Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery
The James Hornsby School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Alan’s Fish Bar0.6 km
- Smash’N’Stack0.5 km
- Little Kitchen0.5 km
- Grub2Go0.9 km
- Canton Corner0.5 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Esso - MFG0.4 km
- BP Fortune Connect0.6 km
- King Edward Stores0.9 km
- Londis0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- McDonalds0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Laindon2.3 km
- Basildon3.4 km
- Billericay4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Road0.0 km
- Kings Road0.0 km
- Steeple View0.4 km
- Steeple View0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS154BZ · Data under Open Government Licence