SS13 1AL is an up-and-coming urban area on The Parks, 0.6km from Cranes in Basildon. Administratively it sits within Pitsea North West ward and the South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (218 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, down 7.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS13 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00108234 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE PARKS, SS13 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PARKS, SS13 1AL.
415
38
£ 43,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SS13 1AL is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 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 £205k. Property prices are trending down 7.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS13 1AL. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 201,750
10 sales · Mean £ 198,237
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SS13 1AL are high at 218 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Felmore Primary School
Briscoe Primary School & Nursery Academy
Whitmore Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Basildon Garden & Mower Centre0.1 km
- East Mayne Connect0.8 km
- MCColl0.7 km
- News Point0.7 km
- Sally Europe0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Garden Cafe0.1 km
- Mac's Bar & Cafe0.7 km
- Amelia's / Mega Grill0.8 km
- Basil Spice0.8 km
- Leonardo0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Watermill0.8 km
- The Crane0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Jemmy's Catering0.7 km
- Subway0.2 km
- The Fat Pizza / The Fat Burger & Desserts0.5 km
- Basildon kitchen0.7 km
- Wok & Roll0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pitsea3.2 km
- Wickford3.2 km
- Basildon3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Paycocke Road0.1 km
- Sainsbury Store0.1 km
- Cranes Farm Road0.2 km
- Bakers Court0.2 km
- Bakers Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS131AL · Data under Open Government Licence