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.
SS16 4DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS16 4DF.
306
37
£ 37,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
Ryedene Primary and Nursery School
Bardfield Academy
Vange Primary School and Nursery
Cherry Tree Primary School
Greensted Primary School & Nursery
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon
Fairhouse Community Primary School
Kingswood Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Vange & Pitsea Social Club Ltd0.8 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: SS164DF · Data under Open Government Licence