SS14 1GB is an up-and-coming urban area on Great Oaks, 0.4km from Ghyllgrove in Basildon. Administratively it sits within St Martin's ward and the Basildon and Billericay constituency.
This is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Basildon. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (157 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SS14 1GB are sourced from Output Area E00182424 (shared with 514 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT OAKS, SS14 1GB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT OAKS, SS14 1GB.
114
30
£ 39,300 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS14 1GB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS14 1GB spans multiple life stages — average age 30, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS14 1GB. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SS14 1GB are high at 157 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
Ghyllgrove Primary School
Kingswood Primary School and Nursery
Woodlands School
St Anne Line Catholic Junior School
St Anne Line Catholic Infant School
Fairhouse Community Primary School
De La Salle School
The Pioneer School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
3 nearby- B&M Retail ltd0.2 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.2 km
- Asda Stores0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Basildon Snooker Centre0.2 km
- The Edge0.1 km
- The Woodlands Club0.9 km
- Katz0.5 km
- Owl & Pussycat0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Burger King0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Greggs Bakers0.2 km
- Kaspas desserts0.1 km
- Miracles0.2 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- BOA0.3 km
- Panku Streetfood0.3 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.2 km
- Muffin Break Basildon0.3 km
- Subway0.2 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Basildon Express0.2 km
- European Food and Drink0.3 km
- Co-Operative Group Limited0.4 km
- Clayhill Food and Wine0.9 km
- Bluebells0.3 km
- + 41 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basildon0.3 km
- Laindon2.5 km
- Pitsea3.6 km
Bus Stops
- George Hurd Centre0.2 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS141GB · Data under Open Government Licence