Postcode insights

SS16 4DG

Highlands Avenue

Nethermayne

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Detailed insights for SS16 4DG

Overview

Postcode SS16 4DG is located in an urban city, within the Nethermayne ward of Basildon in the East of England region, and forms part of the Barstable area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barstable is £46,943 per year. The nearest station is Basildon, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
53%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Barstable has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,045 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Barstable has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53%

Approximately 53.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 49.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Barstable is £46,943 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SS16 4DG.

Flood risk

No risk

Barstable near SS16 4DG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Basildon located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS16 4DG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Basildon

N/A

Walking directions to Basildon

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
342
Population density
3,721.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.98(+74%)
Public order
8.8(+72%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.7(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.15(-38%)
Burglary
4.95(+78%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
283
82.27%
Other White
18
5.23%
Other Black
6
1.74%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
1.74%
Chinese
5
1.45%
Total population: 344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
29.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
17.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.41%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.45%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
14.45%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
39
29.1%
Social rents from council
32
23.88%
Owns outright
28
20.9%
Owns with a mortgage
27
20.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.48%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Nethermayne

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£360
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£265K – £360K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £360 per square foot) in Nethermayne area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,754 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Nethermayne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£550,000£384
Semi-Detached17£390,000£385
Terraced71£319,000£362
Flats22£155,000£294

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Nethermayne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nethermayne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£451,000£177,500£320,000£245,000
2017£410,000£180,000£265,000£242,500
2018£453,750£184,425£340,000£241,000
2019£425,000£178,000£340,500£251,500
2020£412,500£160,000£325,000£258,000
2021£432,000£174,000£347,500£290,000
2022£512,500£182,000£412,500£325,000
2023£531,000£163,000£385,000£323,750
2024£515,000£172,000£385,000£315,000
2025£545,000£187,000£380,000£322,500
2026£507,500£150,000£450,000£310,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nethermayne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nethermayne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£324£302£300£280
2017£295£316£297£295
2018£351£319£315£283
2019£329£311£315£277
2020£361£285£340£298
2021£365£291£353£321
2022£446£342£414£378
2023£379£303£400£361
2024£390£318£416£364
2025£386£309£385£363
2026£443£266£450£360
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nethermayne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS16 4DG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS16 4DG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 202519, Mid Colne, Basildon, SS16 4DHTerracedFreehold£325,000
30 Jun 202563, Vange Hill Drive, Basildon, SS16 4DBTerracedFreehold£315,000
29 Aug 20254, The Hedgerow, Basildon, SS16 4HNTerracedFreehold£330,000
19 Dec 202545, Collingwood Road, Basildon, SS16 4DZTerracedFreehold£325,000
14 Jul 2025167, Redgrave Road, Basildon, SS16 4HPFlatsLeasehold£167,000

Schools

In the SS16 4DG postcode area, located within Barstable, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SS16 4DG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCherry Tree Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBardfield AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRyedene Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS16 4DG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS16 4DG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLondisBasildon, SS16 4NEWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miOne Stop2-3 Marsh View Court, Basildon, SS16 4QWWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Basildon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,245
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SS16 4DG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Wayne Lowther

Nethermayne - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Richard John Holden

Basildon and Billericay - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictBasildonE07000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyBasildon and BillericayE14001077
WardNethermayneE05015645
ParishBasildon, unparished areaE43000282
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BarstableE02004442
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Basildon 019BE01021323
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS16 4DG

Is SS16 4DG (Barstable) safe?

The area around SS16 4DG records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SS16 4DG?

The median sale price around SS16 4DG in Barstable is £320,000 (about £360 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS16 4DG?

There are 10 schools close to SS16 4DG, including Cherry Tree Primary School (Good), Bardfield Academy (Good) and Ryedene Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SS16 4DG?

The closest station to SS16 4DG is Basildon, about 1,589 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS16 4DG?

SS16 4DG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,045 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS16 4DG (Barstable) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Basildon and Billericay covering SS16 4DG is Richard John Holden (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Wayne Lowther (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.