Rectory Road is in Pitsea, Basildon and in Basildon district. SS13 2AE is located in the Pitsea South East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Basildon and East Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rectory Road, Pitsea, Basildon, SS13 2AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS13 1BE, SS13 3RG, SS13 3RH, SS13 3RJ, SS13 2AW, SS13 2AD, SS13 2EH, SS13 3HB, SS13 2EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS13 2AE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 49.3% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.7% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.6% | 40.5% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 40.9% | 6.7% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 0.8% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 13.3% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.5% | 44.4% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 37.5% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 11.7% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 5.8% | -3.8% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.9% | 27.9% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.2% | 18.1% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 15.5% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.7% | 15.5% | 10.8% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 15.1% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 95.5% | 88.4% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.1% | 89.4% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 89.2% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 27.5% | 13.5% | 14.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Road was 80.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.3% lower than the Pitsea South East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rectory Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Pitsea South East and the 212th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Rectory Road, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £256,750 | 2017-07-24 | £318,203 |
| 40 Rectory Road, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2015-10-28 | £285,434 |
| 58 Rectory Road, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2010-12-10 | £250,371 |
| 42 Rectory Road, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2008-05-23 | £378,161 |
| 40 Rectory Road, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2002-05-02 | £267,238 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northlands Primary School and Nursery Winifred Road , Pitsea SS13 3JQ | 3out of 4 | 394 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northlands Junior School Winifred Road , Pitsea SS13 3JQ | - not rated | 394 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northlands Primary School and Nursery Winifred Road , Pitsea SS13 3JQ | - not rated | 394 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eversley Primary School Crest Avenue , Pitsea SS13 2EF | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Grove Primary School High Road , Pitsea SS13 3AB | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 412 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvedon School Wickford Avenue , Pitsea SS13 3HL | - not rated | 412 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barstable School Timberlog Close , SS14 1UX | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 2out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryerns Community School Craylands , SS14 3RN | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon College Nethermayne , SS16 5NN | - not rated | 4,624 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospects College of Advanced Technology Luckyn Lane , SS14 3AY | - not rated | 4,890 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary Behaviour Support Unit (South) Fairview Road , SS14 1PW | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Essex Pupil Referral Unit Fairview Road , SS14 1PW | - not rated | 2,046 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairview School Fairview Road , SS14 1PW | - not rated | 2,046 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 2,916 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Pioneer Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 2,933 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dil Tandoori | 79 High Road | 490 yd | |
| Curry Garden / Taj Mahal | The Parade, 3 High Road | 511 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | The Kiosk, 14 Northlands Pavement | 554 yd | |
| Rose Cafe | 3 Northlands Pavement | 556 yd | |
| Cafe 89 | The Range, Northlands Pavement | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Chalvedon Hall | Great Chalvedon Hall, Rectory Road | 740 yd | |
| Bowers and Pitsea FC Ltd | Crown Avenue | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon Chef | 102 Rectory Road | 349 yd | |
| Pizza Mama Mia | 71 High Road | 490 yd | |
| Golden City | 130 Rectory Road | 494 yd | |
| Martella's | 136 Rectory Road | 494 yd | |
| Wingo / Queen's Pizza & Kebab | 7 Northlands Pavement | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIDL | Old Market Site, High Road | 491 yd | |
| Farmfoods Limited | Unit 3 Old Market Retail Park, High Road | 660 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit C1, High Road | 664 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Extra, Hazelmere | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Basildon Upper Academy WICKFORD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 413 yd |
| Pitsea Swimming Pool (Closed) Pitsea Centre | swimming pool | 439 yd |
| Pitsea Leisure Centre (The Place) PITSEA CENTRE PITSEA CENTRE NORTHLANDS PAVEMENT | health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| Eversley Recreation Ground WOODCOTE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Eversley Leisure Centre CREST AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| Len Salmon Stadium (Bowers And Pitsea Fc) CROWN AVENUE | grass pitches | 815 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.