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.
SS16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SS16 postcode area.
32,066
39
£ 43,820 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Vange Primary School and Nursery
Kingswood Primary School and Nursery
Lincewood Primary School
Children's Support Service Langdon Hills Basildon
Lee Chapel Primary School
Great Berry Primary School
Woodlands School
Ryedene Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Cherrydown News
- Boots UK Ltd
- Allcures Pharmacy
- B & 3 Js
- Basildon SF Connect
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Residential Centre
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Castle Mayne
- Club Kingswood
- Cromwell Manor/Grand Events
- DB Shack
- Great Berry Residents Club
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- BRUCES
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Fusion's Fish and Chips
- Atwal's Fish Shop
- Currymaster
- Domino's Pizza
- Farm Pizza
- + 7 more
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
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