SS16 4AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km 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 4AF is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SS16 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00108177 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SS16 4AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS16 4AF.
314
37
£ 49,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in SS16 4AF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS16 4AF. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS16 4AF has low crime rates — 40 incidents 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
Cherry Tree Primary School
Kingswood Primary School and Nursery
Fairhouse Community Primary School
Woodlands School
Bardfield Academy
Vange Primary School and Nursery
Greensted Primary School & Nursery
Ryedene Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Burger King0.9 km
- Kaspas desserts0.9 km
- Miracles0.8 km
- Smokies Grill Basildon0.9 km
- Station Cafe1.0 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Panku Streetfood0.8 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.9 km
- Atwal's Fish Shop0.9 km
- Farm Pizza0.9 km
- Munchy Chicken1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores0.8 km
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- B & 3 Js0.9 km
- Game0.8 km
- F & S0.8 km
- Greggs Bakers1.0 km
- The Chef Bakery1.0 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Woodlands Club0.2 km
- Owl & Pussycat0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basildon1.0 km
- Pitsea2.7 km
- Laindon3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Swan Mead0.1 km
- Kingswood Road0.2 km
- Cherry Tree School0.2 km
- Kingswood Road0.3 km
- Cherry Tree School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS164AF · Data under Open Government Licence