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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 108 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
108
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
64.53(+105%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.79(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.59(+35%)
Public order
8.12(+59%)
Other theft
6.73(+23%)
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 51 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Barstable area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £620,000.

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
Semi-Detached7£360,000
Detached5£450,000
Flats7£112,500
Terraced32£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

SS164NW

Clay Hill Road

SS164RG

Paynters Hill

SS141PG

South Riding

SS164NL

Clay Hill Road

SS164PE

Swanstead

SS164BU

Mapleford Sweep

SS164NG

Nethermayne

SS164NU

Oldwyk

SS164JD

South Crockerford

SS164BW

Furlongs

SS141RL

Chittock Gate

SS164LB

Tilney Turn

SS164FH

Redgrave Road

SS141SR

Maplin Gardens

SS164ET

Southview Road

SS164DN

Collingwood Road

SS164DD

Vange Hill Drive

SS164PG

Gambleside

SS164HA

Clay Hill Road

SS164LH

Little Thorpe

SS164JL

North Crockerford

SS164NR

Clay Hill Road

SS164EZ

Clay Hill Road

SS141RZ

Linford Drive

SS141QZ

Long Riding

SS164HN

The Hedgerow

SS164EB

Paynters Mead

SS164DU

Perry Spring

SS141SQ

Beech Road

SS164ND

High Road

SS141PE

Gibcracks

SS164JE

Middle Crockerford

SS164DS

Nethermayne

SS164HH

Redgrave Road

SS164BJ

Swan Mead

SS141SN

Beech Road

SS164DL

North Colne

SS141NX

Timberlog Lane

SS164PJ

Polsteads

SS164HS

Redgrave Road

SS164JP

Kent View Road

SS164EE

Sunnedon

SS164HD

Southview Road

SS164HX

Ravenscourt Drive

SS164NH

Clay Hill Road

SS164EX

Nethermayne

SS164DW

Highlands Avenue

SS141PQ

Gordon Road

SS164ES

Southview Road

SS164ED

Clay Hill Road

SS164PD

Swanstead

SS164LE

Tilney Turn

SS164HW

Pitseaville Grove

SS164NX

Oldwyk

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.