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SS16 4UT

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Pitsea South East

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Overview

Postcode SS16 4UT 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Sandon Green.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
151
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
43.4%
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 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

43.4%

Approximately 43.4% 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 178 ft away from SS16 4UT.

Flood risk

No risk

Vange & Pitsea near SS16 4UT 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS16 4UT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Pitsea

N/A

Walking directions to Pitsea

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS16 4UT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSandon GreenSmallWalking directions to Sandon Green

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
5,967.4 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
185
72.83%
Other White
39
15.35%
African
7
2.76%
Arab
6
2.36%
Roma
5
1.97%
Total population: 254

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
36.59%
Level 4+ (Degree)
29
14.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
13.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
12.68%
Level 3 (A level)
22
10.73%
Total 16+ residents: 205

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
40
40.4%
Owns with a mortgage
25
25.25%
Owns outright
24
24.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
7.07%
Other social rented
3
3.03%
Total households: 99

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 4UT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS16 4UT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 202645, Fleetway, Basildon, SS16 4UTTerracedFreehold£276,000
22 Oct 202517, Fleetway, Basildon, SS16 4UTTerracedFreehold£335,000
21 Mar 202541, Rickling, Basildon, SS16 4NBTerracedFreehold£285,000
13 Feb 2025126, Byfletts, Basildon, SS16 4LJFlatsLeasehold£165,000
28 Nov 202524, Little Thorpe, Basildon, SS16 4LHTerracedFreehold£255,150

Schools

In the SS16 4UT postcode area, located within Vange & Pitsea, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SS16 4UT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRyedene Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBardfield AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryGreensted Primary School & NurseryAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS16 4UT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS16 4UT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisBasildon, SS16 4NEWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miSandon Food & WineSandon Road, Basildon, SS14 1TZWalking directions to Sandon Food & Wine
0.4 miOne Stop2-3 Marsh View Court, Basildon, SS16 4QWWalking directions to One Stop

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 4UT, 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 4UT

Is SS16 4UT (Vange & Pitsea) safe?

The area around SS16 4UT 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 4UT?

The median sale price around SS16 4UT 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 4UT?

There are 9 schools close to SS16 4UT, including Ryedene Primary and Nursery School (Good), Bardfield Academy (Good) and Greensted Primary School & Nursery (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SS16 4UT?

The closest station to SS16 4UT is Pitsea, about 1,132 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS16 4UT?

SS16 4UT 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 4UT (Vange & Pitsea) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock covering SS16 4UT 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.