Postcode Analysis Basildon, East of England

SS16 4AJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences110
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order19
Vehicle crime19
Anti-social behaviour15

school Local Schools

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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good439 pupils0.1 km
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Fairhouse Community Primary School

Good401 pupils0.5 km
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Kingswood Primary School and Nursery

Good449 pupils0.8 km
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Bardfield Academy

Good472 pupils0.9 km
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Greensted Primary School & Nursery

Outstanding241 pupils1.0 km
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The Basildon Lower Academy

Good958 pupils1.2 km
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Woodlands School

Good1523 pupils1.3 km
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Ryedene Primary and Nursery School

Good336 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
fastfood

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
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Owl & Pussycat0.9 km
  • The Woodlands Club0.5 km
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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