Postcode Analysis Basildon, East of England

SS16 4AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS16 4AH.

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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

Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in SS16 4AH — 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.

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

SS16 4AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 4AH 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SS16 4AH 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 4AH. 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.

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

SS16 4AH has low crime rates — 38 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 offences121
Criminal damage and arson21
Public order20
Vehicle crime20
Anti-social behaviour16

school Local Schools

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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good439 pupils0.1 km
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Fairhouse Community Primary School

Good401 pupils0.4 km
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Kingswood Primary School and Nursery

Good449 pupils0.8 km
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Bardfield Academy

Good472 pupils0.9 km
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Greensted Primary School & Nursery

Outstanding241 pupils1.0 km
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The Basildon Lower Academy

Good958 pupils1.2 km
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Woodlands School

Good1523 pupils1.3 km
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The Willows Primary School

Good693 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Allcures Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Card Factory1.0 km
  • HMV1.0 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • Supermarket0.8 km
  • + 35 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Deniz Restaurant0.9 km
  • McDonalds1.0 km
  • Neds Noodle Box1.0 km
  • Spoon World Buffet & Bar0.9 km
  • Starbucks Coffee Company0.9 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Canton House0.9 km
  • Panku Streetfood0.8 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.9 km
  • Wan Ying House0.8 km
  • Atwal's Fish Shop0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Owl & Pussycat0.9 km
  • The Woodlands Club0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Cherry Tree School0.3 km
  • Cherry Tree School0.3 km
  • Swan Mead0.3 km
  • Vange Hill Drive0.4 km
  • Vange Hill Drive0.4 km