SS13 1AZ 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 1AZ 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 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £206k, up 7.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS13 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00108241 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRFAX AVENUE, SS13 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFAX AVENUE, SS13 1AZ.
281
39
£ 43,000 /yr
62%
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 1AZ's 60% ownership and 39-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 1AZ. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 163,250
20 sales · Mean £ 150,145
Semi-Detached
£ 236,000
6 sales · Mean £ 266,416
Terraced
£ 305,000
1 sales · Mean £ 305,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS13 1AZ is moderate at 52 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 Club0.9 km
- Great Chalvedon Hall0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Lise Lous Tea Room0.8 km
- Mothers Kitchen Ltd0.5 km
- Ripped Gym Basildon0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Sunny House0.5 km
- Project Pizza Ltd0.8 km
- Golden City0.9 km
- Marathon Pizza & Mirchi Indian Takeaway0.5 km
- Martella's0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Allcures Pharmacy0.5 km
- Cellar Plus0.9 km
- Felmores stores0.5 km
- Martins0.5 km
- The Offy0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Traditii Muntenesti LTD0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pitsea2.3 km
- Wickford3.8 km
- Basildon4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Tenterfields0.1 km
- Great Ranton0.1 km
- Tenterfields0.2 km
- Great Ranton0.3 km
- Thomasin Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS131AZ · Data under Open Government Licence