SS16 4BD 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 4BD is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, down 8.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS16 4BD are sourced from Output Area E00108177 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT MISTLEY, SS16 4BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT MISTLEY, SS16 4BD.
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
With 43% social renting, SS16 4BD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 8.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS16 4BD. 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
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
Terraced
£ 263,500
14 sales · Mean £ 283,464
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS16 4BD has low crime rates — 36 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
Kingswood Primary School and Nursery
Fairhouse Community Primary School
Bardfield Academy
Woodlands School
Greensted Primary School & Nursery
Vange Primary School and Nursery
Ryedene Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Burger King0.9 km
- Kaspas desserts0.9 km
- Miracles0.8 km
- Papworth Trust0.7 km
- Asda Cafe0.9 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Panku Streetfood0.8 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.9 km
- Atwal's Fish Shop0.8 km
- Farm Pizza0.8 km
- Muffin Break Basildon0.8 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- B & 3 Js0.8 km
- Clayhill Food and Wine0.6 km
- Bluebells0.8 km
- Claire's Accessories0.8 km
- EPAY News1.0 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Owl & Pussycat0.6 km
- The Woodlands Club0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basildon1.1 km
- Pitsea2.6 km
- Laindon3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Swan Mead0.1 km
- Cherry Tree School0.2 km
- Cherry Tree School0.3 km
- Kingswood Road0.3 km
- Kingswood Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS164BD · Data under Open Government Licence