Postcode Analysis Basildon, East of England

SS16 4AF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

314

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in SS16 4AF — 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.

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

SS16 4AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Kingswood in Basildon. Administratively it sits within Nethermayne ward and the South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SS16 4AF is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SS16 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00108177 (shared with 8 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 4AF. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.9%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean8.8%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

SS16 4AF has low crime rates — 40 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.

Violence and sexual offences57
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson16
Vehicle crime15
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good439 pupils0.3 km
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Kingswood Primary School and Nursery

Good449 pupils0.6 km
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Fairhouse Community Primary School

Good401 pupils0.8 km
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Woodlands School

Good1523 pupils1.0 km
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Bardfield Academy

Good472 pupils1.0 km
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Vange Primary School and Nursery

Good108 pupils1.1 km
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Greensted Primary School & Nursery

Outstanding241 pupils1.3 km
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Ryedene Primary and Nursery School

Good336 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Burger King0.9 km
  • Kaspas desserts0.9 km
  • Miracles0.8 km
  • Smokies Grill Basildon0.9 km
  • Station Cafe1.0 km
  • + 18 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Panku Streetfood0.8 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.9 km
  • Atwal's Fish Shop0.9 km
  • Farm Pizza0.9 km
  • Munchy Chicken1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • B & 3 Js0.9 km
  • Game0.8 km
  • F & S0.8 km
  • Greggs Bakers1.0 km
  • The Chef Bakery1.0 km
  • + 30 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Woodlands Club0.2 km
  • Owl & Pussycat0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Basildon1.0 km
  • Pitsea2.7 km
  • Laindon3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Swan Mead0.1 km
  • Kingswood Road0.2 km
  • Cherry Tree School0.2 km
  • Kingswood Road0.3 km
  • Cherry Tree School0.4 km