SS16 4AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Great Mistley, 0.6km 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 4AZ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS16 4AZ are sourced from Output Area E00108177 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT MISTLEY, SS16 4AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT MISTLEY, SS16 4AZ.
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
SS16 4AZ has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS16 4AZ. 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
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
£ 226,500
2 sales · Mean £ 226,500
Flat
£ 161,500
4 sales · Mean £ 158,000
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS16 4AZ has low crime rates — 34 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
Vange Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda Stores0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods1.0 km
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Card Factory0.9 km
- Select Convenience1.0 km
- Clayhill Food and Wine0.7 km
- Bluebells0.7 km
- Claire's Accessories0.7 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Escape Basildon Ltd1.0 km
- Papworth Trust0.6 km
- Asda Cafe0.8 km
- Basildon Disabled Sports Assoc0.2 km
- Cafe Cinco0.9 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Muffin Break Basildon0.7 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Panku Streetfood0.7 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.8 km
- Taste of Bombay0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Woodlands Club0.3 km
- Owl & Pussycat0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basildon1.0 km
- Pitsea2.7 km
- Laindon3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Swan Mead0.2 km
- Cherry Tree School0.3 km
- Kingswood Road0.4 km
- Cherry Tree School0.4 km
- Kingswood Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS164AZ · Data under Open Government Licence