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About

Barstable is a ward in the Borough of Basildon, Essex, with a predominantly residential character formed during the post‑war expansion of the area. Streets and housing range from terraces and semi‑detached homes to later infill developments, served by local shopping parades, primary schools and community centres. Parks, playing fields and small green corridors provide outdoor space for neighbours, while frequent bus links connect the ward with Basildon town centre and neighbouring communities for shops and services.

The name Barstable preserves a local link to the medieval Barstable Hundred, a historic administrative division that appears in place names and old maps of the district. Community groups and parish activities are part of everyday life, with allotments and sports pitches used by residents. The ward is managed as part of Basildon Council, and its mix of built and open areas reflects the planning priorities of the new‑town era alongside later local improvements.

Area overview

On average Barstable has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 49.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barstable is £46,943 per year. There are 2 schools in Barstable: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Barstable is home to around 8,616 people, with a population density of about 6,780.0 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
49%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barstable Population
8,616
Population density
6,780 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.56(+101%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.49(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.98(+56%)
Public order
8.82(+70%)
Vehicle crime
6.85(+51%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,797
78.89%
African
546
6.34%
Other White
451
5.23%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
105
1.22%
Indian
94
1.09%
Total population: 8,616

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,726
26.94%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,184
18.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,052
16.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,021
15.94%
Level 3 (A level)
893
13.94%
Total 16+ residents: 6,407

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,064
32.21%
Owns with a mortgage
695
21.04%
Social rents from council
585
17.71%
Owns outright
492
14.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
347
10.51%
Total households: 3,303

Property prices in Barstable

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Barstable area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £430,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barstable in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barstable over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£330,500
Flats6£110,000
Semi-Detached6£350,000
Terraced24£327,500

10 years median price trend in Barstable

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barstable.

All postcodes in Barstable

SS164NE

Vange Riverview Centre

SS164NZ

Swanstead

SS164PQ

Sturrocks

SS141PH

St Martin's

SS141SS

Hanover Close

SS164DU

Perry Spring

SS141RY

The Nazeing

SS164EX

Nethermayne

SS164HF

Ravenscourt Drive

SS164LD

Mollands

SS164NF

Pitsea South East

SS141PN

Gordon Road

SS164XS

St James Road

SS164NT

Dewsgreen

SS141PE

Gibcracks

SS141RX

Kirby Road

SS164BS

Mapleford Sweep

SS164HJ

Redgrave Road

SS164HR

Redgrave Road

SS164JJ

Kent View Road

SS164PG

Gambleside

SS141PJ

Timberlog Lane

SS141ST

Hanover Drive

SS164HB

Clay Hill Road

SS164AA

Clay Hill Road

SS164HN

The Hedgerow

SS164PD

Swanstead

SS141SH

Lindsell Lane

SS164DQ

Mid Colne

SS164DZ

Collingwood Road

SS164HA

Clay Hill Road

SS164HH

Redgrave Road

SS164JF

North Crockerford

SS164HU

Ravenscourt Drive

SS141RW

Chittock Mead

SS141SN

Beech Road

SS141SQ

Beech Road

SS164BL

Collingwood Road

SS164DW

Highlands Avenue

SS164EZ

Clay Hill Road

SS164JQ

Rookyards

SS141SA

Luncies Road

SS164ER

Southview Road

SS164PB

Swanstead

SS141RZ

Linford Drive

SS141SG

Luncies Road

SS141SP

Dencourt Crescent

SS164FH

Redgrave Road

SS164HW

Pitseaville Grove

SS141PD

South Riding

SS164BT

Mapleford Sweep

SS164DJ

South Colne

SS164EN

Sunnedon

SS164NW

Clay Hill Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.