SS16 4BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Great Mistley, 0.8km 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 4BE is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £338k, down 3.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS16 4BE are sourced from Output Area E00108170 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT MISTLEY, SS16 4BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT MISTLEY, SS16 4BE.
304
39
£ 49,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS16 4BE 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.
Area Character
SS16 4BE has a significant social housing presence — 40% 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. Property prices are trending down 3.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS16 4BE. 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
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
£ 275,000
13 sales · Mean £ 288,307
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS16 4BE is moderate at 50 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
Fairhouse Community Primary School
Kingswood Primary School and Nursery
Bardfield Academy
Greensted Primary School & Nursery
Vange Primary School and Nursery
Ryedene Primary and Nursery School
Woodlands School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores0.9 km
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- Supermarket0.9 km
- Allcures Pharmacy0.8 km
- Clayhill Food and Wine0.8 km
- Church Road Supermarket0.1 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Deniz Restaurant0.9 km
- Starbucks Coffee Company1.0 km
- Kingswood Kebab and Cafe0.8 km
- Papworth Trust0.8 km
- Fireaway Basildon1.0 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Canton House0.9 km
- Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Kings Fish Bar0.8 km
- Wing Soon Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Atwals Chippy Long Riding1.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Owl & Pussycat0.8 km
- The Woodlands Club0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basildon1.2 km
- Pitsea2.5 km
- Laindon3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Cherry Tree School0.1 km
- Swan Mead0.1 km
- Cherry Tree School0.2 km
- Vange Hill Drive0.3 km
- Vange Hill Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS164BE · Data under Open Government Licence