SS13 1AR is a mixed residential area on Brecon Close, 0.3km from Felmore in Basildon. Administratively it sits within Pitsea North West ward and the South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.
This is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £187k, down 42.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS13 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00108207 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRECON CLOSE, SS13 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRECON CLOSE, SS13 1AR.
260
38
£ 43,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS13 1AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SS13 1AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 42.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS13 1AR. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 137,000
1 sales · Mean £ 137,000
Flat
£ 237,500
1 sales · Mean £ 237,500
Semi-Detached
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS13 1AR is moderate at 75 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Felmore Primary School
Briscoe Primary School & Nursery Academy
Eversley Primary School
Northlands Primary School and Nursery
The Basildon Upper Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Two Lakes Cafe1.0 km
- Ripped Gym Basildon0.6 km
- Lise Lous Tea Room0.8 km
- Mothers Kitchen Ltd0.4 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Biltong Direct - Retail Shop1.0 km
- Shiv Ethnic Foods0.7 km
- Allcures Pharmacy0.4 km
- Cellar Plus0.8 km
- Felmores stores0.4 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Traditii Muntenesti LTD0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Project Pizza Ltd0.8 km
- Golden City0.8 km
- Marathon Pizza & Mirchi Indian Takeaway0.6 km
- Martella's0.8 km
- Sunny House0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Great Chalvedon Hall0.6 km
- Essex Diving Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pitsea2.2 km
- Wickford3.9 km
- Basildon4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Tenterfields0.1 km
- Great Ranton0.2 km
- Tenterfields0.2 km
- Great Ranton0.3 km
- Havengore0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS131AR · Data under Open Government Licence