SS13 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Briscoe Road, 0.5km from Felmore in Basildon. Administratively it sits within Pitsea North West ward and the South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SS13 1AD is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
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 £306k. 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 SS13 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00108219 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRISCOE ROAD, SS13 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRISCOE ROAD, SS13 1AD.
343
37
£ 43,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS13 1AD 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
With 46% social renting, SS13 1AD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 SS13 1AD. The average age is 37.2. 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
£ 248,500
8 sales · Mean £ 259,000
Semi-Detached
£ 360,000
3 sales · Mean £ 353,333
Detached
£ 315,000
1 sales · Mean £ 315,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS13 1AD is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Briscoe Primary School & Nursery Academy
Northlands Primary School and Nursery
Eversley Primary School
Felmore Primary School
The Basildon Upper Academy
Maple Grove Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon
The Basildon Lower Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Two Lakes Cafe0.8 km
- Mothers Kitchen Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Zaika Indian Takeaway0.7 km
- Delhi Pizza Naan / Papi Taco0.7 km
- Golden City0.3 km
- Martella's0.3 km
- Sunny House0.4 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Allcures Pharmacy0.4 km
- Cellar Plus0.3 km
- Chalvedon Supermarket0.7 km
- Felmores stores0.4 km
- Martins0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Great Chalvedon Hall0.2 km
- Essex Diving Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pitsea1.7 km
- Basildon3.7 km
- Wickford4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Eastbrooks0.1 km
- Kenneth Road0.1 km
- Eastbrooks0.2 km
- Tyefields0.2 km
- Tyefields0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS131AD · Data under Open Government Licence