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SS16 4UB

High Road

Pitsea South East

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Detailed insights for SS16 4UB

Overview

Postcode SS16 4UB 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 very high crime levels, with around 157.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
158
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Vange & Pitsea has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,590 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Vange & Pitsea has a very high crime rate, with approximately 157.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.5%

Approximately 8.5% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 248 ft away from SS16 4UB.

Flood risk

No risk

Vange & Pitsea near SS16 4UB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS16 4UB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Pitsea

N/A

Walking directions to Pitsea

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
6,898.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
63.48(+828%)
Violence and sexual offences
47.8(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.86(+184%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.39(+300%)
Public order
20.91(+308%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
187
72.2%
Other White
31
11.97%
African
16
6.18%
Chinese
4
1.54%
Other Black
4
1.54%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
46
22.12%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
21.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
16.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
15.87%
Level 3 (A level)
26
12.5%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
46
35.66%
Owns outright
36
27.91%
Owns with a mortgage
35
27.13%
Other social rented
6
4.65%
Social rents from council
5
3.88%
Total households: 129

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 4UB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS16 4UB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 202518, Chestnut Court, High Road, Basildon, SS16 4UBFlatsLeasehold£195,000
11 Feb 20251, Chestnut Court, High Road, Basildon, SS16 4UBFlatsLeasehold£195,000
28 Feb 202511, High Road, Basildon, SS16 4LYTerracedFreehold£265,000
28 Mar 20254, Water Meadows, Basildon, SS16 4TXTerracedFreehold£180,000
05 Dec 2025114, Sandon Road, Basildon, SS14 1TSDetachedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the SS16 4UB postcode area, located within Vange & Pitsea, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SS16 4UB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryMaple Grove Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBardfield AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRyedene Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS16 4UB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS16 4UB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSandon Food & WineSandon Road, Basildon, SS14 1TZWalking directions to Sandon Food & Wine
0.3 miTesco ExtraHazelmere, Pitsea, SS13 3JUWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miLondisBasildon, SS16 4NEWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miAldiNorthlands Pavement, Basildon, SS13 3DUWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miFarmfoodsHigh Road, Pitsea, SS13 3BYWalking directions to Farmfoods

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 4UB, 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 022BE01021310
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1987-04-01

Frequently asked questions about SS16 4UB

Is SS16 4UB (Vange & Pitsea) safe?

The area around SS16 4UB records about 158 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 4UB?

The median sale price around SS16 4UB 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 4UB?

There are 10 schools close to SS16 4UB, including Maple Grove 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 4UB?

The closest station to SS16 4UB is Pitsea, about 768 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS16 4UB?

SS16 4UB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,590 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock covering SS16 4UB is James McMurdock (Reform UK), 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.