SS14 1ST is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Barstable in Basildon. Administratively it sits within Vange ward and the South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SS14 1ST is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SS14 1ST are sourced from Output Area E00108319 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SS14 1ST House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS14 1ST.
279
53
£ 37,600 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS14 1ST 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
Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in SS14 1ST — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS14 1ST. The average age is 52.5. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS14 1ST is moderate at 53 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
Greensted Primary School & Nursery
The Basildon Lower Academy
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon
Bardfield Academy
Fairhouse Community Primary School
Cherry Tree Primary School
Ryedene Primary and Nursery School
Maple Grove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Motorstar Express0.4 km
- Church Road Supermarket0.9 km
- Kams Loco1.0 km
- Uncle Kams1.0 km
- B & 3 Js0.3 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Wan Ying House0.2 km
- Atwal's Fish Shop0.3 km
- Farm Pizza0.3 km
- Shuma Indian0.2 km
- Taste and See African Food0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Fireaway Basildon0.2 km
- Stacey's Pie Shop0.2 km
- Basildon Disabled Sports Assoc0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Basildon & Pitsea Cricket Club0.4 km
- Vange & Pitsea Social Club Ltd1.0 km
- Winged Horse0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pitsea1.9 km
- Basildon2.0 km
- Laindon4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Luncies Road0.0 km
- Luncies Road0.0 km
- Beech Road0.1 km
- Beech Road0.2 km
- Gibcracks0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS141ST · Data under Open Government Licence