High Barrets is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS14 1TR is located in the St Martin's 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 High Barrets, Basildon, SS14 1TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS14 1TT, SS14 1TU, SS14 1TS, SS14 1TP, SS13 3DZ, SS14 1TZ, SS14 1TW, SS13 3ET, SS13 3EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS14 1TR has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 49.8% | 48% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50.2% | 52% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 41.2% | 41.8% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 39.4% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.8% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 49.2% | 38.1% | -11.1% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 38.4% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 15.9% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 22.1% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22% | 16.1% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15.3% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 15.3% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 23.3% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 6% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.2% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 8.8% | 11.6% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 9.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 79.9% | 73.2% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -8.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 80.1% 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 | 85.4% | 80.1% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 79.5% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 15.2% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0.3% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Barrets was 53.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.2% lower than the Nethermayne average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
High Barrets has the 9th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Nethermayne and the 240th lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 High Barrets, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £203,500 | 2025-04-16 | £194,507 |
| 66 High Barrets, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-04-29 | £150,323 |
| 6 High Barrets, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-05-14 | £123,043 |
| 7 High Barrets, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-10-23 | £303,692 |
| 68 High Barrets, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2018-12-20 | £135,447 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove Primary School High Road , Pitsea SS13 3AB | 3out of 4 | 359 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Grove Primary School High Road , Pitsea SS13 3AB | - not rated | 359 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Len Wastell Infant School High Road , Pitsea SS13 3AB | - not rated | 359 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon Elsenham Crescent , SS14 1UE | - not rated | 650 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon Elsenham Crescent , SS14 1UE | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 784 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvedon School Wickford Avenue , Pitsea SS13 3HL | - not rated | 784 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barstable School Timberlog Close , SS14 1UX | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 2out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryerns Community School Craylands , SS14 3RN | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon College Nethermayne , SS16 5NN | - not rated | 3,510 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospects College of Advanced Technology Luckyn Lane , SS14 3AY | - not rated | 4,134 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary Behaviour Support Unit (South) Fairview Road , SS14 1PW | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Essex Pupil Referral Unit Fairview Road , SS14 1PW | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairview School Fairview Road , SS14 1PW | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Pioneer Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | - not rated | 2,251 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Cafe | Tesco Extra, Hazelmere | 507 yd | |
| George's Cafe | 18 Station Lane | 591 yd | |
| Cafe 89 | The Range, Northlands Pavement | 622 yd | |
| Rose Cafe | 3 Northlands Pavement | 622 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | The Kiosk, 14 Northlands Pavement | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vange & Pitsea Social Club Ltd | Vange And Pitsea Working Mens Club, High Road | 408 yd | |
| Winged Horse | The Winged Horse, Luncies Road | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YO! To Go | Tesco Extra, Hazelmere | 507 yd | |
| Delight Grill House / Pronto pizza | Delight Grill House, High Road | 532 yd | |
| Pitsea Kebab and Pizza | 14 Station Lane | 593 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit D, 26 Station Lane | 593 yd | |
| Wingo / Queen's Pizza & Kebab | 7 Northlands Pavement | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Extra, Hazelmere | 507 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit C1, High Road | 716 yd | |
| Farmfoods Limited | Unit 3 Old Market Retail Park, High Road | 718 yd | |
| Hope Community Supermarket | 481 Clay Hill Road | 800 yd | |
| LIDL | Old Market Site, High Road | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent View Open Space PASLOWES | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Pitsea Leisure Centre (The Place) PITSEA CENTRE PITSEA CENTRE NORTHLANDS PAVEMENT | health and fitness suite | 649 yd |
| Pitsea Swimming Pool (Closed) Pitsea Centre | swimming pool | 728 yd |
| Bardfield Academy Bardfield Primary School Bardfield Primary School Clayhill Road | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| The Basildon Upper Academy WICKFORD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 785 yd |
| Greensted Junior School KIRBY ROAD | grass pitches | 862 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 | 66.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.