Little Bentley is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS14 2EJ is located in the Fryerns 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 Little Bentley, Basildon, SS14 2EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS14 2JY, SS14 2JW, SS14 2JZ, SS14 2EN, SS14 2DT, SS14 2JP, SS14 2EL, SS14 2EP, SS14 2JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS14 2EJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents 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 | 53.5% | 52.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 46.5% | 47.8% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 31.3% | 37.4% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 37.9% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 15% | 13.7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 15% | 9.1% | -5.9% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 34.5% | 48.8% | 14.3% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 28.5% | -13.0% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 18.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 15.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.9% | 19.4% | -18.5% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.3% | 17.1% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 25.7% | 7.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.4% | 15.3% | 10.9% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 15.8% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -18.0% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92% | 88.1% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 92% | 87.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 87.5% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 10.2% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Little Bentley was 169.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.7% higher than the Fryerns average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Little Bentley has the 21st highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Fryerns and the 69th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Little Bentley, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-11-22 | £330,557 |
| 3 Little Bentley, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-11-10 | £329,165 |
| 22 Little Bentley, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-09-29 | £293,709 |
| 5 Little Bentley, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-05-14 | £301,877 |
| 1 Little Bentley, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £1,544,019 | 2021-01-29 | £1,801,056 |
SS14 2EJ 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghyllgrove Primary School The Gore , SS14 2BG | 3out of 4 | 394 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Church Road , SS14 2EX | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairhouse Community Primary School Long Riding , SS14 1QP | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School and Nursery Clay Hill Road , SS16 5DE | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne Line Catholic Junior School Wickhay , SS15 5AF | 3out of 4 | 1,508 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 | 436 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX | 3out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 3,296 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 | 759 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 | 3,601 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | 3out of 4 | 4,678 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 | 101 yd | |
| The George Hurd Centre | The George Hurd Centre, Audley Way | 463 yd | |
| Pepes | 12 Southernhay | 600 yd | |
| TÂV MEZE AND GRILL | 430 Whitmore Way | 683 yd | |
| Snack Bar | Hornsby Square | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Honey Pot | Festival Leisure Park, Cranes Farm Road | 817 yd | |
| Basildon Snooker Centre | 5 High Pavement | 874 yd | |
| Fryerns Social Club | Fryerns Social Club, Fryerns Community Centre, Whitmore Way | 959 yd | |
| Fryerns Community Centre | Whitmore Way | 959 yd | |
| David Lloyd Club | Festival Way | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's Pizza | 10-12 Southernhay | 670 yd | |
| China City | 424 Whitmore Way | 718 yd | |
| Canton House | 61 Southernhay | 754 yd | |
| Shahs Halal Food ltd | 5-7 South Gunnels | 814 yd | |
| Empire Cinema's | Festival Leisure Park, Cranes Farm Road | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Plus | 108-110 Southernhay | 495 yd | |
| Asda Stores | Asda, Eastgate Centre, Southernhay | 851 yd | |
| B&M Retail ltd | 3-5 Town Square | 892 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 13-21 Market Pavement | 936 yd | |
| Gemini Foods Ltd | 14 Winstanley Way | 979 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| De La Salle School GHYLLGROVE | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Basildon) SOUTHERNHAY | health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Basildon Sports Centre (Closed) | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Gym4All (Basildon) (Closed) EASTGATE BUSINESS CENTRE EASTGATE BUSINESS CENTRE SOUTHERNHAY | health and fitness suite | 790 yd |
| Holy Cross GREAT SPENDERS | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Gloucester Park Swimming Pool (Closed) Broadmayne | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,040 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 | 53.1% |
| 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 | 139.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.