Postcode Analysis Basildon, East of England

MISTLEY PATH, SS16 4AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MISTLEY PATH, SS16 4AW.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SS16 4AW 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.

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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in SS16 4AW — 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 down 2.3% year-on-year.

home £316,250 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS16 4AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mistley Path, 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 4AW is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 40% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £316k, down 2.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS16 4AW are sourced from Output Area E00108170 (shared with 5 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 4AW. 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

White / British86.6%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 244,525

6 sales · Mean £ 254,425

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

SS16 4AW has low crime rates — 40 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 offences111
Criminal damage and arson25
Anti-social behaviour22
Vehicle crime16
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good439 pupils0.1 km
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Fairhouse Community Primary School

Good401 pupils0.6 km
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Kingswood Primary School and Nursery

Good449 pupils0.7 km
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Bardfield Academy

Good472 pupils0.9 km
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Greensted Primary School & Nursery

Outstanding241 pupils1.1 km
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Woodlands School

Good1523 pupils1.2 km
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Vange Primary School and Nursery

Good108 pupils1.3 km
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Ryedene Primary and Nursery School

Good336 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • HMV0.9 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • Supermarket0.9 km
  • Tune-up Seafoods1.0 km
  • + 32 more
restaurant

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
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Canton House0.9 km
  • Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Kings Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Panku Streetfood0.8 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.9 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Owl & Pussycat0.7 km
  • The Woodlands Club0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Basildon1.1 km
  • Pitsea2.6 km
  • Laindon3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Swan Mead0.2 km
  • Cherry Tree School0.2 km
  • Cherry Tree School0.2 km
  • Vange Hill Drive0.4 km
  • Kingswood Road0.4 km