SS16 4AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mistley Side, 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 4AP 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 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £244k, up 18.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS16 4AP are sourced from Output Area E00108177 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MISTLEY SIDE, SS16 4AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MISTLEY SIDE, SS16 4AP.
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 4AP — 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. Property prices are trending up 18.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS16 4AP. 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
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
Terraced
£ 252,000
17 sales · Mean £ 253,852
Flat
£ 194,000
7 sales · Mean £ 185,457
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS16 4AP has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cherry Tree Primary School
Fairhouse Community Primary School
Kingswood Primary School and Nursery
Bardfield Academy
Woodlands School
Greensted Primary School & Nursery
Ghyllgrove Primary School
The Willows Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Burger King0.8 km
- Kaspas desserts0.8 km
- Miracles0.7 km
- Snack Bar0.9 km
- The George Hurd Centre1.0 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods1.0 km
- Asda Stores0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Panku Streetfood0.7 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.8 km
- Wan Ying House1.0 km
- Munchy Chicken0.9 km
- Muffin Break Basildon0.7 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Clayhill Food and Wine0.7 km
- Game0.7 km
- Greggs Bakers0.9 km
- The Chef Bakery0.9 km
- Basildon Express0.8 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Owl & Pussycat0.7 km
- The Woodlands Club0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basildon1.0 km
- Pitsea2.7 km
- Laindon3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Swan Mead0.3 km
- Cherry Tree School0.3 km
- Cherry Tree School0.4 km
- Kingswood Road0.5 km
- Vange Hill Drive0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SS164AP · Data under Open Government Licence