Postcode SS16 4LY 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 Vange & Pitsea area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Vange & Pitsea is £46,978 per year. The nearest station is Pitsea, about 0.5 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.
Vange & Pitsea has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,608 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Vange & Pitsea has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Vange & Pitsea is £46,978 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 268 ft away from SS16 4LY.
Vange & Pitsea near SS16 4LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pitsea located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Pitsea | N/A | Walking directions to Pitsea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Luncies Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Luncies Road Park |
| 0.2 mi | Sandon Green | Small | Walking directions to Sandon Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £425,000 | £389 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £390,000 | £393 |
| Terraced | 33 | £320,000 | £333 |
| Flats | 22 | £184,000 | £324 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS16 4LY.
In the SS16 4LY postcode area, located within Vange & Pitsea, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS16 4LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sandon Food & Wine | Sandon Road, Basildon, SS14 1TZ | Walking directions to Sandon Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Hazelmere, Pitsea, SS13 3JU | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Basildon, SS16 4NE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Northlands Pavement, Basildon, SS13 3DU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | High Road, Pitsea, SS13 3BY | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
Annual council tax rates for Basildon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SS16 4LY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Martin Abrahall
Pitsea South East - Elected 7 May 2026
Richard John Holden
Basildon and Billericay - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SS16 4LY records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.
The median sale price around SS16 4LY in Vange & Pitsea is £330,000 (about £338 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to SS16 4LY, including Maple Grove Primary School (Good), Bardfield Academy (Good) and Ryedene Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SS16 4LY is Pitsea, about 821 m away.
SS16 4LY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,608 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Basildon and Billericay covering SS16 4LY 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).
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.