THE LEYS, SS16 4BN House Prices & Local Information

SS16 4BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Leys, 0.7km from Kingswood in Basildon. Administratively it sits within Vange ward and the South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.

For families considering a move, SS16 4BN represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SS16 4BN are sourced from Output Area E00108332 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.