SS16 4AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Osborne Road, 0.8km from Barstable in Basildon. Administratively it sits within Nethermayne ward and the South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.
Day-to-day life in SS16 4AL has the character of a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS16 4AL are sourced from Output Area E00108169 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OSBORNE ROAD, SS16 4AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSBORNE ROAD, SS16 4AL.
340
39
£ 49,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS16 4AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SS16 4AL is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £325k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS16 4AL. The average age is 38.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 270,000
6 sales · Mean £ 285,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS16 4AL has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
The Willows Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Allcures Pharmacy0.9 km
- Basildon Express0.8 km
- European Food and Drink0.8 km
- Church Road Supermarket0.4 km
- Game0.8 km
- + 35 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Burger King0.8 km
- Kaspas desserts0.9 km
- Miracles0.8 km
- Snack Bar1.0 km
- The George Hurd Centre1.0 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Panku Streetfood0.8 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.8 km
- Wan Ying House0.8 km
- Canton House0.8 km
- Food Stop0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Owl & Pussycat0.9 km
- The Woodlands Club0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basildon1.1 km
- Pitsea2.6 km
- Laindon3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Cherry Tree School0.4 km
- Cherry Tree School0.4 km
- Swan Mead0.4 km
- Napier Close0.4 km
- Napier Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS164AL · Data under Open Government Licence