SS13 1AY is a safe, established residential area on Fairfax Avenue, 0.4km from Felmore in Basildon. Administratively it sits within Pitsea North West ward and the South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.
For families considering a move, SS13 1AY represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £273k, up 7.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS13 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00108201 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRFAX AVENUE, SS13 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFAX AVENUE, SS13 1AY.
303
36
£ 43,000 /yr
58%
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SS13 1AY's 67% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 7.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS13 1AY. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 255,000
11 sales · Mean £ 254,727
Flat
£ 220,000
9 sales · Mean £ 209,722
Detached
£ 330,000
1 sales · Mean £ 330,000
Semi-Detached
£ 315,000
1 sales · Mean £ 315,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS13 1AY has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Essex Diving Club1.0 km
- Great Chalvedon Hall0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Lise Lous Tea Room0.8 km
- Mothers Kitchen Ltd0.5 km
- Ripped Gym Basildon0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Sunny House0.5 km
- Project Pizza Ltd0.9 km
- Golden City1.0 km
- Marathon Pizza & Mirchi Indian Takeaway0.4 km
- Martella's1.0 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Allcures Pharmacy0.5 km
- Cellar Plus1.0 km
- Felmores stores0.5 km
- Martins0.5 km
- The Offy0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Traditii Muntenesti LTD0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pitsea2.4 km
- Wickford3.7 km
- Basildon4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Tenterfields0.2 km
- Great Ranton0.2 km
- Thomasin Road0.2 km
- Tenterfields0.2 km
- Thomasin Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS131AY · Data under Open Government Licence