Postcode insights

SS16 4JW

Bardfield

Pitsea South East

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Detailed insights for SS16 4JW

Overview

Postcode SS16 4JW is located in an urban city, within the Pitsea South East 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 Pitsea, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Luncies Road Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
34.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

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

34.4%

Approximately 34.4% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 262 ft away from SS16 4JW.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Pitsea located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS16 4JW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Pitsea

N/A

Walking directions to Pitsea

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS16 4JW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLuncies Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Luncies Road Park
0.3 miSandon GreenSmallWalking directions to Sandon Green

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
4,191.4 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
261
83.92%
Other White
19
6.11%
African
13
4.18%
Other Black
6
1.93%
Pakistani
4
1.29%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
64
28.07%
Level 3 (A level)
44
19.3%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
18.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
14.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.04%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
31.25%
Social rents from council
33
25.78%
Owns outright
31
24.22%
Other social rented
11
8.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.81%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Pitsea South East

Median price£330,000
Price per sq ft£338
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£276K – £405K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £338 per square foot) in Pitsea South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £870,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pitsea South East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£425,000£389
Semi-Detached31£390,000£393
Terraced33£320,000£333
Flats22£184,000£324

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pitsea South East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pitsea South East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£341,000£130,000£273,000£235,000
2017£346,500£147,500£300,000£240,000
2018£390,000£152,500£302,500£245,000
2019£390,500£145,000£295,000£242,500
2020£425,000£151,500£295,000£267,500
2021£425,000£157,000£335,000£279,000
2022£480,000£160,000£365,000£310,000
2023£450,000£182,000£377,500£320,000
2024£460,000£164,000£350,000£305,000
2025£442,500£165,000£390,000£322,500
2026£410,000£202,500£420,000£297,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pitsea South East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pitsea South East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£330£259£293£257
2017£304£262£307£266
2018£318£294£325£266
2019£329£295£321£261
2020£308£314£313£267
2021£329£323£383£300
2022£385£318£407£326
2023£368£299£396£342
2024£369£321£381£341
2025£374£312£390£336
2026£389£312£424£305
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pitsea South East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pitsea South East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS16 4JW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS16 4JW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202567, Bardfield, Basildon, SS16 4JWTerracedFreehold£285,000
21 Aug 202573, Bardfield, Basildon, SS16 4JWTerracedFreehold£335,000
18 Feb 202556, Bardfield, Basildon, SS16 4JWTerracedFreehold£350,000
31 Mar 202516, Bardfield, Basildon, SS16 4JNTerracedFreehold£363,000
13 Feb 202524, Bardfield, Basildon, SS16 4JNTerracedFreehold£305,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SS16 4JW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBardfield AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGreensted Primary School & NurseryAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Teresa's Catholic Primary School, BasildonAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS16 4JW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSandon Food & WineSandon Road, Basildon, SS14 1TZWalking directions to Sandon Food & Wine
0.3 miLondisBasildon, SS16 4NEWalking directions to Londis

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 4JW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Martin Abrahall

Pitsea South East - 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
WardPitsea South EastE05015647
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 4JW

Is SS16 4JW (Barstable) safe?

The area around SS16 4JW 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 4JW?

The median sale price around SS16 4JW in Barstable is £330,000 (about £338 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS16 4JW?

There are 10 schools close to SS16 4JW, including Bardfield Academy (Good), Greensted Primary School & Nursery (Outstanding) and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SS16 4JW?

The closest station to SS16 4JW is Pitsea, about 1,393 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS16 4JW?

SS16 4JW 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 4JW (Barstable) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Basildon and Billericay covering SS16 4JW is Richard John Holden (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Martin Abrahall (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.