East Square is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS14 1AA is located in the St Martin's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Basildon and Billericay. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about East Square, Basildon, SS14 1AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS14 1HX, SS14 1HY, SS14 1HP, SS14 1HH, SS14 1JE, SS14 1HE, SS14 1HA, SS14 1EH, SS14 1LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS14 1AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 50.9% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 53.3% | 49.1% | -4.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 SS14 1AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 58.6% | 53.7% | -4.9% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.8% | 40.2% | 15.4% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 1.2% | -8.9% | 9.1% | -7.9% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 59.8% | 14.8% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 33% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 5.4% | -7.4% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 0.9% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 SS14 1AA this area, 8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 8% | -9.2% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 5.7% | -11.8% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13.8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 14.9% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 52.9% | 21.0% | 33.8% | 19.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 13.3% | 8.9% | -4.4% | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| White | 69.3% | 59.8% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -21.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 61.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 61.7% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| European Union | 3% | 9.6% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 5.2% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 5% | 7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.8% | 10.4% | -6.4% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.4% | 64.5% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| 10+ Years | 8.8% | 14.5% | 5.7% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 3.6% | -3.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 7.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 10% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 5.4% | 0.2% | 5.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 8% | 1.2% | 6.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 13.3% | 6.0% | 7.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Square was 2307.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1243.4% higher than the Fryerns average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Square has the highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Fryerns and the highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1000.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon Delivery Office, 25 East Square, Basildon, Essex Other, an established residential building | £86,064 | 2017-05-30 | £92,424 |
SS14 1AA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
SS14 1AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 51 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghyllgrove Community Infant School The Gore , SS14 2BY | - not rated | 469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghyllgrove Primary School The Gore , SS14 2BG | - not rated | 526 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Infant School Clay Hill Road , SS16 5DE | - not rated | 730 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School and Nursery Clay Hill Road , SS16 5DE | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne Line Catholic Junior School Wickhay , SS15 5AF | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Campus Basildon Studio School Church Walk House, Church Walk , Great Oaks SS14 1GJ | - not rated | 125 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Campus Basildon Studio School Church Walk House , Church Walk SS14 1GJ | - not rated | 246 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | - not rated | 773 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon College Nethermayne , SS16 5NN | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospects College of Advanced Technology Luckyn Lane , SS14 3AY | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Pioneer Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House School Church Road , SS14 2NQ | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmbrook School Church Road , SS14 2EX | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Essex Pupil Referral Unit Fairview Road , SS14 1PW | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snack Bar | Hornsby Square | 42 yd | |
| Esquires Coffee House | Mall Kiosk, Eastgate | 42 yd | |
| Kaspas desserts | 25 East Walk | 94 yd | |
| Cafe Cinco | 38 East Walk | 95 yd | |
| Smokies Grill Basildon | 34 East Walk | 95 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon Snooker Centre | 5 High Pavement | 191 yd | |
| Beehive | The Beehive Public House, Southernhay | 333 yd | |
| Q Ball Snooker and Sports Bar | Q Ball Snooker Centre, Time Square | 567 yd | |
| Katz | Katz Gentlemens Club, Time Square | 582 yd | |
| The Woodlands Club | 35 Kingswood Road | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahs Halal Food ltd | 5-7 South Gunnels | 89 yd | |
| Subway | 44C Eastgate Centre | 169 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 10-12 Southernhay | 178 yd | |
| Canton House | 61 Southernhay | 221 yd | |
| Munchy Chicken | 18 South Walk | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail ltd | 3-5 Town Square | 191 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 13-21 Market Pavement | 194 yd | |
| Asda Stores | Asda, Eastgate Centre, Southernhay | 275 yd | |
| Food Plus | 108-110 Southernhay | 301 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gym4All (Basildon) (Closed) EASTGATE BUSINESS CENTRE EASTGATE BUSINESS CENTRE SOUTHERNHAY | health and fitness suite | 176 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Basildon) SOUTHERNHAY | health and fitness suite | 297 yd |
| Easygym Basildon WESTGATE PARK WESTGATE PARK FODDERWICK | health and fitness suite | 387 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Basildon) Times Square | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| Gloucester Park Swimming Pool (Closed) Broadmayne | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 567 yd |
| Kingswood Primary School CLAY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Kingswood Association Hall Clay Hill Road | 909 yd | |
| Woodlands School WOODLANDS APPROACH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 919 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.