SS14 0ZU is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Ghyllgrove in Basildon. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Martin's ward and the Basildon and Billericay constituency.
Day-to-day life in SS14 0ZU has the character of a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. With an average age of just 24, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Basildon.
Safety: Crime rates are high (167 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SS14 0ZU are sourced from Output Area E00182406 (shared with 161 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SS14 0ZU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS14 0ZU.
455
24
£ 39,300 /yr
23%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS14 0ZU 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
With 83% social renting, SS14 0ZU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS14 0ZU. The average age is 23.9. 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 & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SS14 0ZU are high at 167 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
Ghyllgrove Primary School
Kingswood Primary School and Nursery
Woodlands School
St Anne Line Catholic Junior School
St Anne Line Catholic Infant School
Fairhouse Community Primary School
The Pioneer School
De La Salle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
3 nearby- B&M Retail ltd0.2 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.2 km
- Asda Stores0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Basildon Snooker Centre0.2 km
- The Edge0.2 km
- The Woodlands Club0.8 km
- Katz0.5 km
- Owl & Pussycat0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Burger King0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Greggs Bakers0.2 km
- Kaspas desserts0.1 km
- Miracles0.2 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- BOA0.3 km
- Panku Streetfood0.3 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.2 km
- Muffin Break Basildon0.2 km
- Subway0.2 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Basildon Express0.2 km
- European Food and Drink0.3 km
- Co-Operative Group Limited0.4 km
- Clayhill Food and Wine0.8 km
- Bluebells0.3 km
- + 41 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basildon0.3 km
- Laindon2.5 km
- Pitsea3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS140ZU · Data under Open Government Licence