Postcode Analysis Basildon, East of England

SS16 4DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS16 4DF.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS16 4DF 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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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SS16 4DF has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS16 4DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Vange in Basildon. Administratively it sits within Vange ward and the South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SS16 4DF is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 4DF are sourced from Output Area E00108314 (shared with 7 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 4DF. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.0%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean22.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

Crime around SS16 4DF is moderate at 65 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 offences216
Criminal damage and arson31
Anti-social behaviour29
Other theft26
Public order21

school Local Schools

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Ryedene Primary and Nursery School

Good336 pupils0.3 km
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Bardfield Academy

Good472 pupils0.6 km
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Vange Primary School and Nursery

Good108 pupils0.8 km
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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good439 pupils1.0 km
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Greensted Primary School & Nursery

Outstanding241 pupils1.2 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon

Good228 pupils1.4 km
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Fairhouse Community Primary School

Good401 pupils1.5 km
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Kingswood Primary School and Nursery

Good449 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • One Stop0.2 km
  • Allcures plc0.2 km
  • B & 3 Js0.8 km
  • Xpress Point0.4 km
  • Church Road Supermarket0.8 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Vange & Pitsea Social Club Ltd0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Atwal's Fish Shop0.8 km
  • Farm Pizza0.8 km
  • The Plaice To Go0.4 km
  • Wing Soon Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Taste of Bombay0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Basildon Disabled Sports Assoc1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pitsea1.8 km
  • Basildon2.0 km
  • Laindon4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Paynters Hill0.1 km
  • Paynters Hill0.1 km
  • Glenmere0.4 km
  • South Crockerford0.4 km
  • South Crockerford0.4 km