Gordons is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS13 3DZ 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 Gordons, Basildon, SS13 3DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS13 3EA, SS13 3EB, SS13 3EU, SS14 1TR, SS13 3ET, SS14 1TT, SS14 1TP, SS14 1TS, SS14 1TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS13 3DZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 51.4% | 49% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48.6% | 51% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 33.6% | 37.9% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 48.4% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 7.9% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 42.4% | 45% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 36.5% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 11.7% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 3DZ this area, 30.3% 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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 30.3% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.4% | 12.3% | -11.1% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 11.2% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 15.2% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 20.2% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 7.1% | 5.8% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 8.7% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 85.3% | 79.7% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -1.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 90.2% | 81.1% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 8.5% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 80.5% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 11.9% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 1.1% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gordons was 40.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.5% lower than the Pitsea South East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gordons has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Pitsea South East and the 188th lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Gordons, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2025-04-09 | £227,000 |
| 14 Gordons, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-04-19 | £270,518 |
| 46 Gordons, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-03-20 | £233,706 |
| 5 Gordons, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-12-19 | £298,031 |
| 14 Gordons, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-09-05 | £206,385 |
SS13 3DZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove Primary School High Road , Pitsea SS13 3AB | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon Elsenham Crescent , SS14 1UE | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greensted Junior School Kirby Road , SS14 1RX | 4out of 4 | 702 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greensted Infant School and Nursery Kirby Road , SS14 1RX | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bardfield Academy Clay Hill Road , Vange SS16 4NL | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 718 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 2,802 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 3,016 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN | 3out of 4 | 4,300 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 4,031 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | 3out of 4 | 4,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Cafe | Tesco Extra, Hazelmere | 461 yd | |
| Cafe 89 | The Range, Northlands Pavement | 485 yd | |
| Rose Cafe | 3 Northlands Pavement | 485 yd | |
| George's Cafe | 18 Station Lane | 486 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | The Kiosk, 14 Northlands Pavement | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winged Horse | The Winged Horse, Luncies Road | 510 yd | |
| Vange & Pitsea Social Club Ltd | Vange And Pitsea Working Mens Club, High Road | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delight Grill House / Pronto pizza | Delight Grill House, High Road | 416 yd | |
| YO! To Go | Tesco Extra, Hazelmere | 461 yd | |
| Wingo / Queen's Pizza & Kebab | 7 Northlands Pavement | 485 yd | |
| Pitsea Kebab and Pizza | 14 Station Lane | 496 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit D, 26 Station Lane | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Extra, Hazelmere | 461 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit C1, High Road | 614 yd | |
| Farmfoods Limited | Unit 3 Old Market Retail Park, High Road | 616 yd | |
| LIDL | Old Market Site, High Road | 721 yd | |
| Hope Community Supermarket | 481 Clay Hill Road | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent View Open Space PASLOWES | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Pitsea Leisure Centre (The Place) PITSEA CENTRE PITSEA CENTRE NORTHLANDS PAVEMENT | health and fitness suite | 515 yd |
| Pitsea Swimming Pool (Closed) Pitsea Centre | swimming pool | 586 yd |
| The Basildon Upper Academy WICKFORD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 640 yd |
| Greensted Junior School KIRBY ROAD | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Bardfield Academy Bardfield Primary School Bardfield Primary School Clayhill Road | grass pitches | 902 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 | 162.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.