Area Analysis Basildon, East of England

SS16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SS16 postcode area.

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Population

32,066

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 43,820 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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3/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
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8/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

SS16 is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £346k. Property prices are trending down 4.6% year-on-year.

home £346,052 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS16 is a postcode district in Basildon, East of England, covering 647 active and 217 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SS16 (16%) is characterised by a deprived but diverse community with strong neighbourhood identity, alongside a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity (11%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes SS16 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SS16 are around £346k, down 4.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SS16 at 308 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SS16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.8%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean6.0%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4447
Vehicle crime849
Criminal damage and arson807
Anti-social behaviour800
Other theft717

school Local Schools

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Vange Primary School and Nursery

Good108 pupils
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Kingswood Primary School and Nursery

Good449 pupils
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Lincewood Primary School

Good400 pupils
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Children's Support Service Langdon Hills Basildon

Good70 pupils
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Lee Chapel Primary School

Outstanding1038 pupils
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Great Berry Primary School

Outstanding435 pupils
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Woodlands School

Good1523 pupils
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Ryedene Primary and Nursery School

Good336 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Cherrydown News
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • Allcures Pharmacy
  • B & 3 Js
  • Basildon SF Connect
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Residential Centre
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Castle Mayne
  • Club Kingswood
  • Cromwell Manor/Grand Events
  • DB Shack
  • Great Berry Residents Club
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • BRUCES
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Fusion's Fish and Chips
  • Atwal's Fish Shop
  • Currymaster
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Farm Pizza
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Aramark @ Costa Cafe Education Centre
  • Aramark @ Costa Cardio small unit
  • Basildon Disabled Sports Assoc
  • Basildon Golf Centre
  • Costa Coffee
  • + 9 more