Postcode Analysis Basildon, East of England

CLAY HILL ROAD, SS16 4AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLAY HILL ROAD, SS16 4AB.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SS16 4AB has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 2.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS16 4AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Clay Hill Road, 0.7km from Kingswood in Basildon. Administratively it sits within Nethermayne ward and the South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SS16 4AB is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

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 £387k, up 2.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS16 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00108177 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS16 4AB. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.9%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean8.8%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 380,000

11 sales · Mean £ 370,663

Terraced

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SS16 4AB has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences85
Criminal damage and arson21
Anti-social behaviour17
Vehicle crime15
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good439 pupils0.2 km
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Kingswood Primary School and Nursery

Good449 pupils0.7 km
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Fairhouse Community Primary School

Good401 pupils0.7 km
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Bardfield Academy

Good472 pupils0.9 km
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Vange Primary School and Nursery

Good108 pupils1.1 km
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Greensted Primary School & Nursery

Outstanding241 pupils1.2 km
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Woodlands School

Good1523 pupils1.2 km
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Ryedene Primary and Nursery School

Good336 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Martins0.7 km
  • Clayhill Food and Wine0.7 km
  • Church Road Supermarket0.1 km
  • Game0.9 km
  • Crazy Dans1.0 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Burger King1.0 km
  • Miracles0.9 km
  • Taco Bell1.0 km
  • Papworth Trust0.8 km
  • Asda Cafe1.0 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Panku Streetfood0.9 km
  • Muffin Break Basildon0.9 km
  • Atwal's Fish Shop0.8 km
  • Farm Pizza0.8 km
  • Taste of Bombay0.8 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Woodlands Club0.4 km
  • Owl & Pussycat0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Basildon1.2 km
  • Pitsea2.5 km
  • Laindon3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Swan Mead0.0 km
  • Cherry Tree School0.1 km
  • Cherry Tree School0.2 km
  • Kingswood Road0.4 km
  • Vange Hill Drive0.4 km