Long Gages is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS14 2DU 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 Gages, Basildon, SS14 2DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS14 2DE, SS14 2DB, SS14 2EH, SS14 2DP, SS14 2JZ, SS14 2DT, SS14 2DF, SS14 2DA, SS14 2AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS14 2DU has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 54% | 50% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46% | 50% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 2DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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 | 28.8% | 45.2% | 16.4% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 31.4% | -15.1% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 13.8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 6.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.2% | 46.7% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 37% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 9.9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.9% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 19.2% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 18.4% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 16.1% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 16.5% | 9.6% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 19.5% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 9.6% | 4.6% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% 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% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 2.1% | -3.7% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 86.5% | 83.4% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 90.2% | 81.2% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 9.7% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 81.5% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 9.1% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 0.9% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.3% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Gages was 18.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.8% lower than the Langdon Hills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Long Gages has the 8th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Langdon Hills and the 66th lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 68.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Long Gages, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-04-04 | £325,000 |
| 20 Long Gages, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-08-09 | £418,238 |
| 16 Long Gages, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-06-06 | £214,113 |
| 5 Long Gages, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-09-07 | £343,551 |
| 8 Long Gages, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-09-25 | £369,346 |
SS14 2DU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghyllgrove Primary School The Gore , SS14 2BG | 3out of 4 | 202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Church Road , SS14 2EX | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairhouse Community Primary School Long Riding , SS14 1QP | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School and Nursery Clay Hill Road , SS16 5DE | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne Line Catholic Junior School Wickhay , SS15 5AF | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 625 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 2,169 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX | 3out of 4 | 2,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 3,416 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 | 921 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 | 3,406 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | 3out of 4 | 4,875 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 | 131 yd | |
| The George Hurd Centre | The George Hurd Centre, Audley Way | 287 yd | |
| Pepes | 12 Southernhay | 450 yd | |
| Snack Bar | Hornsby Square | 524 yd | |
| Esquires Coffee House | Mall Kiosk, Eastgate | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon Snooker Centre | 5 High Pavement | 683 yd | |
| Beehive | The Beehive Public House, Southernhay | 886 yd | |
| The Honey Pot | Festival Leisure Park, Cranes Farm Road | 927 yd | |
| David Lloyd Club | Festival Way | 1,045 yd | |
| Q Ball Snooker and Sports Bar | Q Ball Snooker Centre, Time Square | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's Pizza | 10-12 Southernhay | 523 yd | |
| Canton House | 61 Southernhay | 615 yd | |
| Shahs Halal Food ltd | 5-7 South Gunnels | 643 yd | |
| Muffin Break Basildon | Long Gallery, 14 Eastgate | 699 yd | |
| Subway | 44C Eastgate Centre | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Plus | 108-110 Southernhay | 362 yd | |
| B&M Retail ltd | 3-5 Town Square | 702 yd | |
| Asda Stores | Asda, Eastgate Centre, Southernhay | 713 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 13-21 Market Pavement | 756 yd | |
| Gemini Foods Ltd | 14 Winstanley Way | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness (Basildon) SOUTHERNHAY | health and fitness suite | 366 yd |
| De La Salle School GHYLLGROVE | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Gym4All (Basildon) (Closed) EASTGATE BUSINESS CENTRE EASTGATE BUSINESS CENTRE SOUTHERNHAY | health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| Gloucester Park Swimming Pool (Closed) Broadmayne | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 846 yd |
| Basildon Sports Centre (Closed) | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Easygym Basildon WESTGATE PARK WESTGATE PARK FODDERWICK | health and fitness suite | 924 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Basildon) Times Square | health and fitness suite | 1,048 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.