Priors East is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS14 1JR 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 Priors East, Basildon, SS14 1JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS14 1NL, SS14 1JP, SS14 1NE, SS14 1NN, SS14 1NG, SS14 1NW, SS14 1NP, SS14 1JX, SS14 1JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS14 1JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.5% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.5% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 1JR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 32.9% | 45% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 34.7% | -14.3% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 41% | 45.7% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 32.1% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 18.8% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 21.9% | -11.4% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 15.3% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 17.4% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 16.9% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 20.2% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 10.2% | 3.7% | -6.5% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 76.7% | 80.7% | 4.0% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 79.5% 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 | 81.4% | 79.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| European Union | 5% | 13.4% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 2.5% | -7.1% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.1% | 79% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 11.1% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 1.9% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priors East was 120.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.8% lower than the Fryerns average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Priors East has the 31st highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Fryerns and the 109th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Priors East, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2021-09-30 | £325,339 |
| 14 Priors East, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-08-27 | £326,862 |
| 41 Priors East, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2020-12-09 | £285,786 |
| 28 Priors East, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-08-27 | £326,739 |
| 47 Priors East, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2019-04-30 | £283,285 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairhouse Community Primary School Long Riding , SS14 1QP | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Primary School Church Road , SS16 4AG | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School and Nursery Clay Hill Road , SS16 5DE | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghyllgrove Primary School The Gore , SS14 2BG | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Church Road , SS14 2EX | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,748 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX | 3out of 4 | 2,920 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 674 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Children's Support Service Langdon Hills Basildon High Road , Langdon Hills SS16 6HG | 3out of 4 | 3,738 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | 3out of 4 | 4,821 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miracles | 73 Southernhay | 619 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe | 57 Southernhay | 619 yd | |
| Dream Cafe | 63 Southernhay | 619 yd | |
| Deniz Restaurant | 59 Southernhay | 619 yd | |
| De-Source Africa Restaurant/ Miolad | 75 Southernhay | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands Club | 35 Kingswood Road | 741 yd | |
| Basildon Snooker Centre | 5 High Pavement | 996 yd | |
| Fryerns Social Club | Fryerns Social Club, Fryerns Community Centre, Whitmore Way | 1,043 yd | |
| Fryerns Community Centre | Whitmore Way | 1,043 yd | |
| Owl & Pussycat | 164 Clay Hill Road | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton House | 61 Southernhay | 619 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 10-12 Southernhay | 629 yd | |
| Muffin Break Basildon | Long Gallery, 14 Eastgate | 636 yd | |
| Panku Streetfood | Asda, Eastgate Centre, Southernhay | 650 yd | |
| Subway | 44C Eastgate Centre | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Plus | 108-110 Southernhay | 565 yd | |
| Asda Stores | Asda, Eastgate Centre, Southernhay | 650 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 13-21 Market Pavement | 936 yd | |
| B&M Retail ltd | 3-5 Town Square | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swan Mead Park OSBORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Basildon) SOUTHERNHAY | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Basildon Sports Centre (Closed) | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Gym4All (Basildon) (Closed) EASTGATE BUSINESS CENTRE EASTGATE BUSINESS CENTRE SOUTHERNHAY | health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| Kingswood Primary School CLAY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Mopsies Park BROADMAYNE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 996 yd |
| Kingswood Association Hall Clay Hill Road | 1,038 yd | |
| De La Salle School GHYLLGROVE | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 169.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.