Long Riding is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS14 1JX 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 Long Riding, Basildon, SS14 1JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS14 1JU, SS14 1JP, SS14 1JS, SS14 1LJ, SS14 1JT, SS14 1JZ, SS14 1JR, SS14 1LP, SS14 1NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS14 1JX has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.3% of the population 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 | 51.9% | 57.3% | 5.4% | 51.0% | 6.3% |
| Male | 48.1% | 42.7% | -5.4% | 49.0% | -6.3% |
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 1JX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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 | 48% | 51.2% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 32% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11.1% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) 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 | 46.8% | 47.8% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 37.3% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 9.6% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 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.
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 | 29.3% | 26.4% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 11.6% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 16.5% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 18.6% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.1% | 20.2% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.7% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 91.4% | 82.8% | -8.6% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 92.7% | 85% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 7.9% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 85% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Riding was 100.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.1% lower than the Fryerns average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Long Riding has the 39th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Fryerns and the 155th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 398 Long Riding, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-08-24 | £145,589 |
| 440 Long Riding, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2017-10-27 | £295,445 |
| 392 Long Riding, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-04-04 | £294,321 |
| 386 Long Riding, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2017-02-28 | £187,045 |
| 398 Long Riding, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2014-12-19 | £126,124 |
SS14 1JX 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 | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairhouse Community Primary School Long Riding , SS14 1QP | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Church Road , SS14 2EX | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghyllgrove Primary School The Gore , SS14 2BG | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Primary School Church Road , SS16 4AG | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School and Nursery Clay Hill Road , SS16 5DE | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 862 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,743 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX | 3out of 4 | 2,926 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 | 540 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 | 3,811 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | 3out of 4 | 4,696 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hive | Basildon United Reformed Church, Honeypot Lane | 608 yd | |
| Pepes | 12 Southernhay | 658 yd | |
| Miracles | 73 Southernhay | 687 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe | 57 Southernhay | 687 yd | |
| Dream Cafe | 63 Southernhay | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands Club | 35 Kingswood Road | 884 yd | |
| Fryerns Social Club | Fryerns Social Club, Fryerns Community Centre, Whitmore Way | 907 yd | |
| Fryerns Community Centre | Whitmore Way | 907 yd | |
| Basildon Snooker Centre | 5 High Pavement | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's Pizza | 10-12 Southernhay | 677 yd | |
| Canton House | 61 Southernhay | 687 yd | |
| Muffin Break Basildon | Long Gallery, 14 Eastgate | 719 yd | |
| Panku Streetfood | Asda, Eastgate Centre, Southernhay | 734 yd | |
| China City | 424 Whitmore Way | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Plus | 108-110 Southernhay | 577 yd | |
| Asda Stores | Asda, Eastgate Centre, Southernhay | 734 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 13-21 Market Pavement | 1,000 yd | |
| B&M Retail ltd | 3-5 Town Square | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Basildon Sports Centre (Closed) | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| Swan Mead Park OSBORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Basildon) SOUTHERNHAY | health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Gym4All (Basildon) (Closed) EASTGATE BUSINESS CENTRE EASTGATE BUSINESS CENTRE SOUTHERNHAY | health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Mopsies Park BROADMAYNE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 935 yd |
| De La Salle School GHYLLGROVE | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Kingswood Primary School CLAY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,055 yd |
| Holy Cross GREAT SPENDERS | grass pitches | 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 | 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 | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.