SS14 2PB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Matching Green, 0.6km from Fryerns in Basildon. Administratively it sits within Fryerns ward and the Basildon and Billericay constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SS14 2PB is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £312k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS14 2PB are sourced from Output Area E00108019 (shared with 58 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MATCHING GREEN, SS14 2PB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MATCHING GREEN, SS14 2PB.
429
36
£ 41,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in SS14 2PB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS14 2PB. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 260,000
17 sales · Mean £ 282,558
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS14 2PB has low crime rates — 42 incidents 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
Whitmore Primary School and Nursery
The Willows Primary School
The Pioneer School
De La Salle School
The Basildon Lower Academy
Fairhouse Community Primary School
Greensted Primary School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Basildon Sports & Leisure Club0.8 km
- Culpepper Club0.4 km
- Fryerns Community Centre0.6 km
- Fryerns Social Club0.6 km
- Basildon United Football Club0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Amelia's / Mega Grill0.6 km
- Basil Spice0.6 km
- Pizza Go Go0.7 km
- Tesco Cafe0.9 km
- The Veil Restaurant & Bar0.5 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Battleswick Fish Bar0.4 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Jemmy's Catering0.8 km
- China City0.7 km
- Up The Road (1)0.6 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Next0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Nisa Today0.7 km
- A A Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basildon2.3 km
- Pitsea3.1 km
- Laindon4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Matching Green0.1 km
- Matching Green0.1 km
- Maplestead0.3 km
- Maplestead0.3 km
- York Factory0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS142PB · Data under Open Government Licence