Walthams is in Pitsea, Basildon and in Basildon district. SS13 3PL is located in the Pitsea North West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Basildon and East Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Walthams, Pitsea, Basildon, SS13 3PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS13 3PJ, SS13 3PF, SS13 3PN, SS13 3QU, SS13 3QT, SS13 3PQ, SS13 3PD, SS13 3PS, SS13 3QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS13 3PL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 52% | 47.7% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 48% | 52.3% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 34.5% | 39.9% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 41.3% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 11% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 5.5% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.1% | 37.8% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 31.7% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 19% | 16.5% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 10.8% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 6.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 3PL this area, 30.6% 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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.9% | 30.6% | -12.3% | 18.2% | 12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 11% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 17.4% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 13.2% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 19.6% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.1% | 91.7% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 93.9% | 88.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 88.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.8% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1.1% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walthams was 63.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.2% lower than the Fryerns average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walthams has the 24th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Fryerns and the 260th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Walthams, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-10-15 | £288,905 |
| 56 Walthams, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2010-03-05 | £253,500 |
| 40 Walthams, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2009-11-30 | £273,758 |
| 52 Walthams, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £124,500 | 2008-11-25 | £269,750 |
| 40 Walthams, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £155,500 | 2008-11-03 | £336,917 |
SS13 3PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 60 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 507 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Briscoe Primary School & Nursery Academy Felmores End , Pitsea SS13 1PN | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon Elsenham Crescent , SS14 1UE | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Felmore Primary School Davenants , Pitsea SS13 1QX | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greensted Junior School Kirby Road , SS14 1RX | 4out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 727 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 2,749 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 3,604 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,790 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,165 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | 3out of 4 | 3,442 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 3,486 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 740 yd | |
| Two Lakes Cafe | Northlands Park, Felmores | 755 yd | |
| Cafe 89 | The Range, Northlands Pavement | 877 yd | |
| Rose Cafe | 3 Northlands Pavement | 877 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | The Kiosk, 14 Northlands Pavement | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Chalvedon Hall | Great Chalvedon Hall, Rectory Road | 603 yd | |
| Bowers and Pitsea FC Ltd | Crown Avenue | 1,019 yd | |
| Winged Horse | The Winged Horse, Luncies Road | 1,040 yd | |
| The Watermill | Watermill Beefeater, East Mayne | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaika Indian Takeaway | 7 Chalvedon Square | 221 yd | |
| Delhi Pizza Naan / Papi Taco | 9 Chalvedon Square | 221 yd | |
| Golden City | 130 Rectory Road | 523 yd | |
| Martella's | 136 Rectory Road | 523 yd | |
| Basildon Chef | 102 Rectory Road | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Express (4528), 1-3 Felmores End | 727 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 8 Felmores End | 750 yd | |
| LIDL | Old Market Site, High Road | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Basildon Upper Academy WICKFORD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 633 yd |
| Briscoe Primary School & Nursery FELMORES END | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Pitsea Swimming Pool (Closed) Pitsea Centre | swimming pool | 767 yd |
| Pitsea Leisure Centre (The Place) PITSEA CENTRE PITSEA CENTRE NORTHLANDS PAVEMENT | health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| The Basildon Lower Academy TIMBERLOG CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,045 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 | 128.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.