SS16 4AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mistley Side, 0.6km from Kingswood in Basildon. Administratively it sits within Nethermayne ward and the South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.
The people who live in SS16 4AU are typical of a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS16 4AU are sourced from Output Area E00108169 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MISTLEY SIDE, SS16 4AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MISTLEY SIDE, SS16 4AU.
340
39
£ 49,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS16 4AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SS16 4AU's 53% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS16 4AU. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 235,000
5 sales · Mean £ 239,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS16 4AU has low crime rates — 33 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
Woodlands School
Bardfield Academy
Ghyllgrove Primary School
Greensted Primary School & Nursery
The Willows Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
3 nearby- B&M Retail ltd1.0 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Asda Stores0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Beehive1.0 km
- The Woodlands Club0.3 km
- Basildon Snooker Centre1.0 km
- The Edge1.0 km
- Owl & Pussycat0.6 km
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- W H Smith1.0 km
- Clayhill Food and Wine0.6 km
- Game0.6 km
- Martins0.6 km
- B & 3 Js0.9 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Taco Bell0.7 km
- Papworth Trust0.6 km
- Burger King0.7 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Greggs Bakers1.0 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- BOA1.0 km
- Panku Streetfood0.6 km
- Papa John's Pizza0.7 km
- Atwal's Fish Shop0.9 km
- Farm Pizza0.9 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basildon0.9 km
- Pitsea2.8 km
- Laindon3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Swan Mead0.3 km
- Cherry Tree School0.4 km
- Kingswood Road0.4 km
- Kingswood Road0.4 km
- Cherry Tree School0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SS164AU · Data under Open Government Licence