Postcode Analysis Basildon, East of England

CHURCH ROAD, SS16 4AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH ROAD, SS16 4AE.

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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

With 43% social renting, SS16 4AE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SS16 4AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Church Road, 0.8km from Barstable in Basildon. Administratively it sits within Nethermayne ward and the South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SS16 4AE is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for SS16 4AE 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 4AE. 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

Flat

£ 146,000

1 sales · Mean £ 146,000

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

SS16 4AE has low crime rates — 47 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 offences127
Criminal damage and arson26
Anti-social behaviour21
Vehicle crime16
Public order13

school Local Schools

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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good439 pupils0.2 km
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Fairhouse Community Primary School

Good401 pupils0.7 km
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Bardfield Academy

Good472 pupils0.8 km
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Kingswood Primary School and Nursery

Good449 pupils0.8 km
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Greensted Primary School & Nursery

Outstanding241 pupils1.0 km
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Ryedene Primary and Nursery School

Good336 pupils1.1 km
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Vange Primary School and Nursery

Good108 pupils1.2 km
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Woodlands School

Good1523 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Martins0.8 km
  • Allcures Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Allcures plc1.0 km
  • B & 3 Js0.6 km
  • BRUCES0.9 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Panku Streetfood1.0 km
  • Wan Ying House1.0 km
  • Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Kings Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Atwal's Fish Shop0.6 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Owl & Pussycat0.8 km
  • The Woodlands Club0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Kingswood Kebab and Cafe0.8 km
  • Stacey's Pie Shop0.9 km
  • Papworth Trust0.9 km
  • Basildon Disabled Sports Assoc0.2 km
  • Rainbows bubble tea1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Stores1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Basildon1.3 km
  • Pitsea2.4 km
  • Laindon3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Cherry Tree School0.1 km
  • Cherry Tree School0.1 km
  • Swan Mead0.2 km
  • Vange Hill Drive0.3 km
  • Vange Hill Drive0.3 km