Somerdean is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS13 2RD 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 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Somerdean, Basildon, SS13 2RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS13 2RH, SS13 2AX, SS13 2RB, SS13 2RE, SS13 2AU, SS13 2AY, SS13 2RF, SS13 2RA, SS13 2BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS13 2RD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 54.1% | 52.1% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 45.9% | 47.9% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SS13 2RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.4% | 42.5% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 39.9% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 3% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7.7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 6.4% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 37.4% | 48.7% | 11.3% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 32% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 14.1% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
In the area around SS13 2RD this area, 28.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.2% | 28.3% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 12.4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 16.3% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 15.9% | 9.0% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 15.9% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 6.4% | 5.2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 7.9% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 88.9% | 86.1% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 91.1% | 86.5% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 5.9% | 5.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 87.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 8.6% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerdean was 147.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.4% lower than the Pitsea South East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Somerdean has the 9th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Pitsea South East and the 82nd highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Somerdean, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-07-28 | £291,430 |
| 4 Somerdean, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2016-06-10 | £170,574 |
| 4 Somerdean, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2010-08-27 | £186,025 |
| 7 Somerdean, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2008-01-04 | £279,135 |
| 4 Somerdean, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £99,995 | 2004-10-11 | £178,707 |
SS13 2RD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eversley Primary School Crest Avenue , Pitsea SS13 2EF | 3out of 4 | 304 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northlands Primary School and Nursery Winifred Road , Pitsea SS13 3JQ | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Briscoe Primary School & Nursery Academy Felmores End , Pitsea SS13 1PN | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Felmore Primary School Davenants , Pitsea SS13 1QX | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Grove Primary School High Road , Pitsea SS13 3AB | 3out of 4 | 1,283 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 | 828 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN | 3out of 4 | 3,247 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 3,599 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,896 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USP College Runnymede Chase , SS7 1TW | - not rated | 5,460 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 2,646 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 3,019 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | 3out of 4 | 3,519 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 | 968 yd | |
| Dil Tandoori | 79 High Road | 1,030 yd | |
| Curry Garden / Taj Mahal | The Parade, 3 High Road | 1,054 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | The Kiosk, 14 Northlands Pavement | 1,085 yd | |
| Rose Cafe | 3 Northlands Pavement | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowers and Pitsea FC Ltd | Crown Avenue | 276 yd | |
| Great Chalvedon Hall | Great Chalvedon Hall, Rectory Road | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden City | 130 Rectory Road | 331 yd | |
| Martella's | 136 Rectory Road | 331 yd | |
| Basildon Chef | 102 Rectory Road | 340 yd | |
| Sunny House | 9 Felmores End | 972 yd | |
| Project Pizza Ltd | Mobile Hot Food Trader | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 8 Felmores End | 959 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Express (4528), 1-3 Felmores End | 988 yd | |
| LIDL | Old Market Site, High Road | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eversley Leisure Centre CREST AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 271 yd |
| Len Salmon Stadium (Bowers And Pitsea Fc) CROWN AVENUE | grass pitches | 287 yd |
| Eversley Recreation Ground WOODCOTE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 373 yd |
| The Basildon Upper Academy WICKFORD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 888 yd |
| Briscoe Primary School & Nursery FELMORES END | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Pitsea Swimming Pool (Closed) Pitsea Centre | swimming pool | 958 yd |
| Pitsea Leisure Centre (The Place) PITSEA CENTRE PITSEA CENTRE NORTHLANDS PAVEMENT | health and fitness suite | 1,073 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.