SS16 4AG 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 4AG is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £312k, up 32.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS16 4AG are sourced from Output Area E00108170 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH ROAD, SS16 4AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH ROAD, SS16 4AG.
304
39
£ 49,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS16 4AG 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
SS16 4AG has a significant social housing presence — 40% 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 32.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS16 4AG. The average age is 39.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 372,875
2 sales · Mean £ 372,875
Detached
£ 460,000
2 sales · Mean £ 460,000
Terraced
£ 262,500
12 sales · Mean £ 262,112
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS16 4AG has low crime rates — 48 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.
school Local Schools
Cherry Tree Primary School
Fairhouse Community Primary School
Bardfield Academy
Kingswood Primary School and Nursery
Greensted Primary School & Nursery
Ryedene Primary and Nursery School
The Basildon Lower Academy
Woodlands School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- Supermarket0.9 km
- B & 3 Js0.6 km
- BRUCES0.9 km
- Timberlog Off Licence0.9 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Deniz Restaurant0.9 km
- Spoon World Buffet & Bar1.0 km
- Starbucks Coffee Company1.0 km
- Burger King1.0 km
- Miracles0.9 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Canton House0.9 km
- Panku Streetfood0.9 km
- Papa John's Pizza1.0 km
- Wan Ying House0.9 km
- Atwal's Fish Shop0.6 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Owl & Pussycat0.8 km
- The Woodlands Club0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basildon1.2 km
- Pitsea2.5 km
- Laindon3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Cherry Tree School0.2 km
- Cherry Tree School0.2 km
- Swan Mead0.2 km
- Vange Hill Drive0.3 km
- Vange Hill Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS164AG · Data under Open Government Licence