Great Spenders is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS14 2NS 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 Great Spenders, Basildon, SS14 2NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS14 2PE, SS14 2NX, SS14 2NP, SS14 2NT, SS14 2PF, SS14 2NU, SS14 2SY, SS14 2PG, SS14 2NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS14 2NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 51.2% | -3.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 44.9% | 48.8% | 3.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 28.6% | 38.1% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 44.4% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 8.4% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6.3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 42.4% | 51.2% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 31.9% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 11.5% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around SS14 2NS this area, 28.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 28.1% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 11.6% | -9.8% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 15.7% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 19.8% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 18.2% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.1% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.8% | 93.2% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
In this area, 92.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.9% | 92.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 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 | 97.9% | 92.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.5% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Spenders was 53.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.8% lower than the Fryerns average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Great Spenders has the 18th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Fryerns and the 245th lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 110.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Great Spenders, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-11-29 | £402,866 |
| 152 Great Spenders, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-11-15 | £371,876 |
| 91 Great Spenders, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-08-23 | £367,090 |
| 166 Great Spenders, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2024-01-18 | £312,285 |
| 117 Great Spenders, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-10-31 | £289,764 |
SS14 2NS 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows Primary School Church Road , SS14 2EX | 3out of 4 | 340 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore Primary School and Nursery Whitmore Way , SS14 2TP | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairhouse Community Primary School Long Riding , SS14 1QP | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghyllgrove Primary School The Gore , SS14 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greensted Infant School and Nursery Kirby Road , SS14 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,715 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 | 712 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,714 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX | 3out of 4 | 3,432 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 | 618 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | 3out of 4 | 3,615 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Children's Support Service Langdon Hills Basildon High Road , Langdon Hills SS16 6HG | 3out of 4 | 4,684 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 404 Whitmore Way | 413 yd | |
| The Big Q | 408 Whitmore Way | 413 yd | |
| The Coriander | 436 Whitmore Way | 413 yd | |
| TÂV MEZE AND GRILL | 430 Whitmore Way | 428 yd | |
| Mintoo | 94 Whitmore Way | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryerns Community Centre | Whitmore Way | 256 yd | |
| Fryerns Social Club | Fryerns Social Club, Fryerns Community Centre, Whitmore Way | 257 yd | |
| Basildon United Football Club | Basildon United Football Club, Gardiners Close | 647 yd | |
| Basildon Rugby Football Club | Gardiners Close | 649 yd | |
| Culpepper Club | Culpepper Club, Gardiners Lane South | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Whitmore Way Filling Station, Whitmore Way | 366 yd | |
| China City | 424 Whitmore Way | 413 yd | |
| Capital Burger Bar | 100 Whitmore Way | 758 yd | |
| Diamond House Takeaway | 104a Whitmore Way | 758 yd | |
| Battleswick Fish Bar | 3 Battleswick | 834 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross GREAT SPENDERS | grass pitches | 187 yd |
| Basildon United (The Ho Ho Stadium) Gardiners Close | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Fryerns Open Space THE FRYTH | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Ford Sports And Social Club GARDINERS CLOSE | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Basildon Sports Centre (Closed) | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Basildon Rugby Club Gardiners Lane | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| De La Salle School GHYLLGROVE | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Fryerns Boys Community School (Closed) Craylands | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Basildon Sport And Leisure Club Gardiners Way | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Mopsies Park BROADMAYNE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 987 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 | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 213.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.