Postcode insights

SS16 4RR

Ramsay Drive

Pitsea South East

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Detailed insights for SS16 4RR

Overview

Postcode SS16 4RR 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 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 nearest station is Pitsea, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
151
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
33.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Vange & Pitsea has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,927 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% 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

33.9%

Approximately 33.9% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from SS16 4RR.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Pitsea

N/A

Walking directions to Pitsea

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
339
Population density
628.4 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
243
71.89%
Other White
32
9.47%
African
22
6.51%
Other Asian
16
4.73%
Other Black
7
2.07%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
82
31.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
18.53%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
15.06%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
37
30.58%
Social rents from council
35
28.93%
Owns outright
30
24.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.09%
Other social rented
6
4.96%
Total households: 121

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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS16 4RR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS16 4RR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 202518, Ramsay Drive, Basildon, SS16 4RRDetachedFreehold£400,000
28 Mar 202517, Ramsay Drive, Basildon, SS16 4RRDetachedFreehold£350,000
24 Mar 202538, Ramsay Drive, Basildon, SS16 4RRDetachedFreehold£370,000
13 Aug 202521, Moss Drive, Basildon, SS16 4SBFlatsLeasehold£120,000
04 Mar 202647A, Goldings Crescent, Basildon, SS16 4RXFlatsLeasehold£132,000

Schools

In the SS16 4RR postcode area, located within Vange & Pitsea, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SS16 4RR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRyedene Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBardfield AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryVange Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS16 4RR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne Stop2-3 Marsh View Court, Basildon, SS16 4QWWalking directions to One Stop
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 4RR, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS16 4RR

Is SS16 4RR (Vange & Pitsea) safe?

The area around SS16 4RR 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SS16 4RR?

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

What schools are near SS16 4RR?

There are 7 schools close to SS16 4RR, including Ryedene Primary and Nursery School (Good), Bardfield Academy (Good) and Vange Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SS16 4RR?

The closest station to SS16 4RR is Pitsea, about 1,498 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS16 4RR?

SS16 4RR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,927 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.