Curling Tye is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS14 2PS 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 Curling Tye, Basildon, SS14 2PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS14 2PT, SS14 2QN, SS14 2PR, SS14 2QE, SS14 1RG, SS14 2PX, SS14 2PU, SS14 2PW, SS14 2PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS14 2PS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 53.8% | 49.7% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 46.2% | 50.3% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 28.9% | 36.4% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 44% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 7% | 7.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 43.8% | 41.6% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 37.4% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 12.5% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 6.5% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 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.
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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.7% | 27.6% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 11.5% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 12.5% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 18.8% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 22% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.9% | 85.4% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 93.2% | 86.7% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 86% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.8% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Curling Tye was 5.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.4% lower than the Fryerns average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Curling Tye has the lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Fryerns and the 11th lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Curling Tye, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-07-06 | £302,831 |
| 70 Curling Tye, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-04-28 | £303,537 |
| 66 Curling Tye, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £333,000 | 2022-12-05 | £334,335 |
| 79 Curling Tye, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-10-28 | £350,700 |
| 59 Curling Tye, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-10-14 | £324,670 |
SS14 2PS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2PS 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairhouse Community Primary School Long Riding , SS14 1QP | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Church Road , SS14 2EX | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Primary School Church Road , SS16 4AG | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore Primary School and Nursery Whitmore Way , SS14 2TP | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghyllgrove Primary School The Gore , SS14 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Community 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 | 828 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX | 3out of 4 | 3,314 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 | 185 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | 3out of 4 | 4,207 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 | 4,302 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 | 454 yd | |
| The Big Q | 408 Whitmore Way | 454 yd | |
| The Coriander | 436 Whitmore Way | 454 yd | |
| TÂV MEZE AND GRILL | 430 Whitmore Way | 486 yd | |
| Stacey's Pie Shop | 221 Timberlog Lane | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryerns Social Club | Fryerns Social Club, Fryerns Community Centre, Whitmore Way | 494 yd | |
| Fryerns Community Centre | Whitmore Way | 494 yd | |
| Basildon & Pitsea Cricket Club | The Clubhouse,Mopsies Park, Timberlog Close | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Whitmore Way Filling Station, Whitmore Way | 388 yd | |
| China City | 424 Whitmore Way | 454 yd | |
| Wan Ying House | 3 Long Riding | 751 yd | |
| Atwals Chippy Long Riding | 5 Long Riding | 751 yd | |
| Shuma Indian | 201 Timberlog Lane | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Plus | 108-110 Southernhay | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Basildon Sports Centre (Closed) | grass pitches | 155 yd |
| Mopsies Park BROADMAYNE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 524 yd |
| Holy Cross GREAT SPENDERS | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Swan Mead Park OSBORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Fryerns Boys Community School (Closed) Craylands | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| De La Salle School GHYLLGROVE | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Fryerns Open Space THE FRYTH | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| The Basildon Lower Academy TIMBERLOG CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,012 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Basildon) SOUTHERNHAY | health and fitness suite | 1,038 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 | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.