Cobden Walk is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS13 2AY 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 Cobden Walk, Basildon, SS13 2AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS13 2RH, SS13 2RD, SS13 2BD, SS13 2AZ, SS13 2AU, SS13 2RB, SS13 2AX, SS13 2BQ, SS13 2RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS13 2AY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 53.1% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 46.8% | 46.9% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 30.3% | 33.3% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 48.1% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.8% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 44.5% | 37.2% | -7.3% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 45.8% | 12.4% | 33.6% | 12.2% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 11.1% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4.5% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 22.2% | -11.3% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 16% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 16% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 17.8% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 19.6% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 6% | 4.1% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 84.6% | 84.1% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 91% | 86.7% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 88.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cobden Walk was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Pitsea South East average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Cobden Walk, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £326,000 | 2026-03-27 | £326,000 |
| 10 Cobden Walk, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-04-29 | £305,198 |
| 8 Cobden Walk, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2003-04-25 | £327,060 |
| 15 Cobden Walk, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2003-01-31 | £350,386 |
| 10 Cobden Walk, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £109,995 | 2002-11-18 | £338,235 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eversley Primary School Crest Avenue , Pitsea SS13 2EF | 3out of 4 | 224 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northlands Primary School and Nursery Winifred Road , Pitsea SS13 3JQ | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northlands Junior School Winifred Road , Pitsea SS13 3JQ | - not rated | 696 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northlands Primary School and Nursery Winifred Road , Pitsea SS13 3JQ | - not rated | 696 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Briscoe Primary School and Nursery Felmores End , Pitsea SS13 1PN | - not rated | 834 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 935 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvedon School Wickford Avenue , Pitsea SS13 3HL | - not rated | 935 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barstable School Timberlog Close , SS14 1UX | - not rated | 1,887 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 2out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryerns Community School Craylands , SS14 3RN | - not rated | 2,086 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 | 5,064 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospects College of Advanced Technology Luckyn Lane , SS14 3AY | - not rated | 5,077 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| USP College Runnymede Chase , SS7 1TW | - not rated | 5,341 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 | 2,378 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Essex Pupil Referral Unit Fairview Road , SS14 1PW | - not rated | 2,408 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairview School Fairview Road , SS14 1PW | - not rated | 2,408 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 2,518 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Pioneer Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 3,141 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mothers Kitchen Ltd | 6 Felmores End | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowers and Pitsea FC Ltd | Crown Avenue | 220 yd | |
| Great Chalvedon Hall | Great Chalvedon Hall, Rectory Road | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden City | 130 Rectory Road | 326 yd | |
| Martella's | 136 Rectory Road | 326 yd | |
| Basildon Chef | 102 Rectory Road | 368 yd | |
| Sunny House | 9 Felmores End | 907 yd | |
| Project Pizza Ltd | Mobile Hot Food Trader | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 8 Felmores End | 893 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Express (4528), 1-3 Felmores End | 925 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Len Salmon Stadium (Bowers And Pitsea Fc) CROWN AVENUE | grass pitches | 261 yd |
| Eversley Leisure Centre CREST AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 309 yd |
| Eversley Recreation Ground WOODCOTE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Briscoe Primary School & Nursery FELMORES END | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| The Basildon Upper Academy WICKFORD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 934 yd |
| Pitsea Swimming Pool (Closed) Pitsea Centre | swimming pool | 1,011 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 131.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.