SS16 4AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Barstable in Basildon. Administratively it sits within Nethermayne ward and the South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SS16 4AJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. 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. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SS16 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00108177 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SS16 4AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS16 4AJ.
314
37
£ 49,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 43% social renting, SS16 4AJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 SS16 4AJ. 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
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)
SS16 4AJ has low crime rates — 33 incidents 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
Cherry Tree Primary School
Fairhouse Community Primary School
Kingswood Primary School and Nursery
Bardfield Academy
Greensted Primary School & Nursery
The Basildon Lower Academy
Woodlands School
Ryedene Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Card Factory1.0 km
- HMV1.0 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- Supermarket0.9 km
- Tune-up Seafoods0.9 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Deniz Restaurant0.9 km
- McDonalds1.0 km
- Neds Noodle Box1.0 km
- Spoon World Buffet & Bar0.9 km
- Starbucks Coffee Company0.9 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Canton House0.9 km
- Panku Streetfood0.8 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.9 km
- Wan Ying House0.8 km
- Atwal's Fish Shop0.7 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Owl & Pussycat0.9 km
- The Woodlands Club0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basildon1.2 km
- Pitsea2.5 km
- Laindon3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Cherry Tree School0.3 km
- Cherry Tree School0.3 km
- Swan Mead0.3 km
- Vange Hill Drive0.4 km
- Vange Hill Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS164AJ · Data under Open Government Licence