Lych Gate Basildon
7 addresses across 1 postcode (SS15), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 2002056.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Basildon costs £2,327 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Laindon, about 660 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 43 to 44 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Laindon Medical Group, about 280 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 7% of households owned their home and 11% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 161 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1976-1982 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1); rented (social) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Basildon in 2026-27: Band D £2,327 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,551 | £1,810 | £2,069 | £2,327 | £2,844 | £3,362 | £3,879 | £4,654 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (42% of about 710 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 12 Albert Drive, Laindon, Essex, SS15 5UT: up to 5 homes, pending decision (200 m)
- Laindon Town Centre/shopping centre, Laindon High Road: up to 210 homes, permissioned (330 m)
- 5-8 Dunton Court, Aston Road, Laindon SS15 6NX: up to 18 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 & 16 Pound Lane, Basildon, Essex. SS15 5SZ: up to 7 homes, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 43 m and 44 m above sea level (44 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS15 5YP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Laindon 1.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Basildon 2.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Pitsea 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Albert Drive Laindon | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Basildon Town Centre | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Tilbury Ferry Terminal | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 18.4 km (11 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 37.2 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Laindon Medical Group | 280 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Laindon Health Centre Dental Practice | 280 m |
| Hospital | Braintree Community Hospital | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Basildon Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Ravi's Basildon Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,160 m² | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 9,410 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8.6 ha | 290 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,440 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Nicholas, a listed building (Grade I), 840 m (0.5 miles) north-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade I | 840 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Marks Hill Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Long Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Westley Heights | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Hall Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Poles Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| The Dell | Valley | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 7 | 7 |
None of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 100 m | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| The James Hornsby School | Secondary | 11–16 | 380 m | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Janet Duke Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Millhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Merrylands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anne Line Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Anne Line Catholic Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lincewood Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lee Chapel Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Great Berry Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Noak Bridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Primary School SS15 5NQ | School/college/university | 100 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Lidl SS15 5PT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Bluehouse Farm Community Ctr. SS15 5UH | Other catering premises | 320 m | Exempt | |
| Busy Bees Preschool SS15 5UH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Impact Food Group @ The James Hornsby School SS15 5NX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Newsbouys SS15 5AG | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Kinder Kidz Day Nursery SS15 5AG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 87 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Drugs | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Burdock Drive (34); On or near Mellow Purgess Close (31); On or near Friars Close (22); On or near Pilgrim Way (11); On or near The Cloisters (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 7% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 3% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 91% | 17% |
| Private rented | 2% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 11% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SS15 5YP: 7 addresses
Nearby streets
Pilgrim Way · Parsonage Lane · Dove Cott House · Minster Road · Convent Close · Friars Close · Monastery Road · Trinity Close · Mellow Purgess Close · Burdock Drive · Camellia Place · Font Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.