Postcode Analysis Basildon, East of England

GREAT MISTLEY, SS16 4AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT MISTLEY, SS16 4AZ.

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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

SS16 4AZ has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

SS16 4AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Great Mistley, 0.6km 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 4AZ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k.

Census 2021 statistics for SS16 4AZ 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 4AZ. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 226,500

2 sales · Mean £ 226,500

Flat

£ 161,500

4 sales · Mean £ 158,000

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

1 sales · Mean £ 230,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SS16 4AZ has low crime rates — 34 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.

Violence and sexual offences70
Vehicle crime23
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good439 pupils0.2 km
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Fairhouse Community Primary School

Good401 pupils0.6 km
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Kingswood Primary School and Nursery

Good449 pupils0.6 km
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Bardfield Academy

Good472 pupils1.0 km
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Woodlands School

Good1523 pupils1.1 km
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Greensted Primary School & Nursery

Outstanding241 pupils1.2 km
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Ghyllgrove Primary School

Good584 pupils1.3 km
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Vange Primary School and Nursery

Good108 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • Select Convenience1.0 km
  • Clayhill Food and Wine0.7 km
  • Bluebells0.7 km
  • Claire's Accessories0.7 km
  • + 33 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Escape Basildon Ltd1.0 km
  • Papworth Trust0.6 km
  • Asda Cafe0.8 km
  • Basildon Disabled Sports Assoc0.2 km
  • Cafe Cinco0.9 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Muffin Break Basildon0.7 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Panku Streetfood0.7 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.8 km
  • Taste of Bombay0.8 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Woodlands Club0.3 km
  • Owl & Pussycat0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Basildon1.0 km
  • Pitsea2.7 km
  • Laindon3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Swan Mead0.2 km
  • Cherry Tree School0.3 km
  • Kingswood Road0.4 km
  • Cherry Tree School0.4 km
  • Kingswood Road0.4 km