SS16 4AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mistley Path, 0.8km 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 4AN is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS16 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00108170 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MISTLEY PATH, SS16 4AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MISTLEY PATH, SS16 4AN.
304
39
£ 49,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS16 4AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in SS16 4AN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS16 4AN. The average age is 39.2. 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
£ 267,500
4 sales · Mean £ 264,500
Flat
£ 143,750
2 sales · Mean £ 143,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS16 4AN has low crime rates — 46 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
Cherry Tree Primary School
Fairhouse Community Primary School
Kingswood Primary School and Nursery
Bardfield Academy
Greensted Primary School & Nursery
Woodlands School
The Basildon Lower Academy
Ghyllgrove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Card Factory0.9 km
- HMV0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- Supermarket0.8 km
- Tune-up Seafoods0.9 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Deniz Restaurant0.8 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- Neds Noodle Box0.9 km
- Spoon World Buffet & Bar0.9 km
- Starbucks Coffee Company0.9 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Canton House0.8 km
- Muffin Break Basildon0.8 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Kings Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Owl & Pussycat0.8 km
- The Woodlands Club0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basildon1.1 km
- Pitsea2.6 km
- Laindon3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Cherry Tree School0.3 km
- Swan Mead0.3 km
- Cherry Tree School0.3 km
- Vange Hill Drive0.4 km
- Vange Hill Drive0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SS164AN · Data under Open Government Licence