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SS16 4PY

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Pitsea South East

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Detailed insights for SS16 4PY

Overview

Postcode SS16 4PY is located in an urban city, within the Pitsea South East area of Basildon in the East of England region, and forms part of the Vange & Pitsea area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 151.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Vange & Pitsea is £46,978 per year. The median sale price in Pitsea South East is £322,500 (around £342 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £233,750 and £410,000. The nearest station is Pitsea, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
151
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
71.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Vange & Pitsea has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,297 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Vange & Pitsea has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

71.9%

Approximately 71.9% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Vange & Pitsea is £46,978 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from SS16 4PY.

Flood risk

No risk

Vange & Pitsea near SS16 4PY 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 4PY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Pitsea

N/A

Walking directions to Pitsea

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
209
Population density
10,666.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
89.43(+183%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.29(+235%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.07(+4%)
Vehicle crime
9.23(+110%)
Public order
9.23(+80%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
177
84.29%
Other White
12
5.71%
African
6
2.86%
Caribbean
6
2.86%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.9%
Total population: 210

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
33.52%
Level 3 (A level)
32
17.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
17.03%
Level 4+ (Degree)
22
12.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
11.54%
Total 16+ residents: 182

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
86
61.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
13.67%
Other social rented
14
10.07%
Owns with a mortgage
10
7.19%
Owns outright
8
5.76%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Pitsea South East

Median price: £322,500
Price per sq ft: £342
Sales (last 12 months): 124
Typical range (middle 50%): £234K – £410K

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 (about £342 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
Detached25£452,500£380
Semi-Detached30£397,500£422
Terraced42£306,500£325
Flats27£178,000£307

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£460,000£165,000£367,000£320,000
2026£430,000£187,500£377,000£300,000
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£369£309£387£337
2026£391£310£424£310
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 4PY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS16 4PY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 2025151, Ryedene Place, Basildon, SS16 4TFFlatsLeasehold£150,000
08 Dec 202528, Ryedene, Basildon, SS16 4SYTerracedFreehold£365,000
19 Sept 20254, Ryedene, Basildon, SS16 4SYTerracedFreehold£315,000
01 May 20262, Clover Way, Basildon, SS16 4FJDetachedFreehold£295,000
23 Jan 202662, Polsteads, Basildon, SS16 4PJTerracedFreehold£290,000

Schools

In the SS16 4PY postcode area, located within Vange & Pitsea, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for SS16 4PY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryRyedene Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.3 miPrimaryBardfield AcademyAcademy converter
Requires improvement
0.6 miPrimaryVange Primary School and NurseryCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS16 4PY

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Basildon district.

Band A£1,551
Band B£1,810
Band C£2,069
Band D£2,327
Band E£2,844
Band F£3,362
Band G£3,879
Band H£4,654

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 4PY, 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

James McMurdock

South Basildon and East Thurrock - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Reform UK

Geographic Information

DistrictBasildonE07000066
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth Basildon and East ThurrockE14001480
WardPitsea South EastE05015647
ParishBasildon, unparished areaE43000282
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Vange & PitseaE02004445
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Basildon 022CE01021311
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced2007-09-01

Frequently asked questions about SS16 4PY

Is SS16 4PY (Vange & Pitsea) safe?

The area around SS16 4PY records about 151 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SS16 4PY?

The median sale price around SS16 4PY in Pitsea South East is £322,500 (about £342 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS16 4PY?

There are 8 schools close to SS16 4PY, including Ryedene Primary and Nursery School (Good), Bardfield Academy (Requires improvement) and Vange Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SS16 4PY?

The closest station to SS16 4PY is Pitsea, about 1,399 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS16 4PY?

SS16 4PY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,297 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS16 4PY (Vange & Pitsea) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock covering SS16 4PY is James McMurdock (Reform UK), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Martin Abrahall (Reform UK).