SS16 4DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on South Colne, 0.6km from Vange in Basildon. Administratively it sits within Vange ward and the South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SS16 4DJ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 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 4DJ are sourced from Output Area E00108334 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH COLNE, SS16 4DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH COLNE, SS16 4DJ.
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37
£ 37,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS16 4DJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SS16 4DJ has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS16 4DJ. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 4DJ is moderate at 53 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
Bardfield Academy
Ryedene Primary and Nursery School
Fairhouse Community Primary School
Greensted Primary School & Nursery
Vange Primary School and Nursery
Kingswood Primary School and Nursery
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Wan Ying House1.0 km
- Atwal's Fish Shop0.5 km
- Farm Pizza0.5 km
- Shuma Indian0.9 km
- Taste and See African Food0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Allcures plc0.7 km
- B & 3 Js0.5 km
- BRUCES0.9 km
- Timberlog Off Licence0.9 km
- Xpress Point0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Stacey's Pie Shop0.9 km
- Basildon Disabled Sports Assoc0.4 km
- Fireaway Basildon0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Woodlands Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Basildon1.6 km
- Pitsea2.2 km
- Laindon3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Vange Hill Drive0.2 km
- Cherry Tree School0.2 km
- Vange Hill Drive0.3 km
- Cherry Tree School0.3 km
- Health Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS164DJ · Data under Open Government Licence