SS16 4DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vange Hill Drive, 0.5km from Barstable in Basildon. Administratively it sits within Vange ward and the South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SS16 4DD is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 87% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £249k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SS16 4DD are sourced from Output Area E00108324 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VANGE HILL DRIVE, SS16 4DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VANGE HILL DRIVE, SS16 4DD.
408
32
£ 37,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS16 4DD 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 4DD has a significant social housing presence — 87% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS16 4DD. The average age is 32.3. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
Terraced
£ 249,000
1 sales · Mean £ 249,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS16 4DD is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cherry Tree Primary School
Bardfield Academy
Greensted Primary School & Nursery
Fairhouse Community Primary School
Ryedene Primary and Nursery School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon
The Basildon Lower Academy
Kingswood Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Wan Ying House0.8 km
- Atwal's Fish Shop0.3 km
- Farm Pizza0.3 km
- Shuma Indian0.7 km
- Taste and See African Food0.7 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Allcures plc0.9 km
- B & 3 Js0.3 km
- BRUCES0.7 km
- Sandon Food & Wine1.0 km
- Timberlog Off Licence0.7 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Winged Horse1.0 km
- The Woodlands Club0.8 km
- Basildon & Pitsea Cricket Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Stacey's Pie Shop0.7 km
- Basildon Disabled Sports Assoc0.4 km
- Fireaway Basildon0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basildon1.6 km
- Pitsea2.1 km
- Laindon3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Vange Hill Drive0.1 km
- Vange Hill Drive0.1 km
- Health Centre0.1 km
- Cherry Tree School0.2 km
- Health Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS164DD · Data under Open Government Licence