Postcode Analysis Basildon, East of England

SS16 4BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS16 4BY.

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Population

408

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SS16 4BY 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.

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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 87% social renting, SS16 4BY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SS16 4BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Barstable in Basildon. Administratively it sits within Vange ward and the South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SS16 4BY is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 87% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00108324 (shared with 12 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 4BY. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around SS16 4BY is moderate at 66 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.

Violence and sexual offences212
Anti-social behaviour32
Criminal damage and arson32
Public order25
Other theft24

school Local Schools

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Cherry Tree Primary School

Good439 pupils0.3 km
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Bardfield Academy

Good472 pupils0.5 km
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Fairhouse Community Primary School

Good401 pupils0.8 km
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Greensted Primary School & Nursery

Outstanding241 pupils0.8 km
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Ryedene Primary and Nursery School

Good336 pupils0.9 km
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Kingswood Primary School and Nursery

Good449 pupils1.1 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon

Good228 pupils1.2 km
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The Basildon Lower Academy

Good958 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Wan Ying House0.8 km
  • Atwal's Fish Shop0.4 km
  • Farm Pizza0.4 km
  • Shuma Indian0.8 km
  • Taste and See African Food0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Allcures plc0.9 km
  • B & 3 Js0.4 km
  • BRUCES0.8 km
  • Timberlog Off Licence0.8 km
  • Xpress Point0.8 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Stacey's Pie Shop0.8 km
  • Basildon Disabled Sports Assoc0.3 km
  • Fireaway Basildon0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Woodlands Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Basildon1.5 km
  • Pitsea2.2 km
  • Laindon3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Vange Hill Drive0.0 km
  • Vange Hill Drive0.1 km
  • Cherry Tree School0.2 km
  • Health Centre0.2 km
  • Cherry Tree School0.3 km