Paycocke Close is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS14 3HS is located in the Fryerns electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Basildon and Billericay. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Paycocke Close, Basildon, SS14 3HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS14 3EQ, SS14 3DZ, SS14 3EF, SS14 3EE, SS14 3EG, SS14 3HW, SS14 3DU, SS14 3DW, SS14 3DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS14 3HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.6% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.4% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 3HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 34.2% | 45.5% | 11.3% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 32.8% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 12.3% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 14.6% | 5.3% | -9.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 31.9% | 49.4% | 17.5% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.6% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 27.1% | 10.9% | -16.2% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 4.6% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.7% | 24.9% | -22.8% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 8.8% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 15.8% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 19.3% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.5% | 26.3% | 18.8% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 8.4% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.6% | 78.3% | -17.3% | 81.4% | -3.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 83.4% 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 | 94.8% | 83.4% | -11.4% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 6.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 83.4% | -10.5% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paycocke Close was 761.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 362.2% higher than the Fryerns average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Paycocke Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Fryerns and the 9th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Paycocke Close, Basildon, Essex Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-03-28 | £185,728 |
| 10 Paycocke Close, Basildon, Essex Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2016-07-11 | £185,438 |
| 3 Paycocke Close, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2010-05-14 | £336,721 |
| 9 Paycocke Close, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2004-11-26 | £291,489 |
SS14 3HS 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 | 152 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmore Primary School and Nursery Whitmore Way , SS14 2TP | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Church Road , SS14 2EX | 3out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Felmore Primary School Davenants , Pitsea SS13 1QX | 3out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briscoe Primary School & Nursery Academy Felmores End , Pitsea SS13 1PN | 3out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crays Hill Primary School London Road , Crays Hill CM11 2UZ | 3out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,473 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,783 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 3,790 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,903 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | 3out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 4,829 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mac's Bar & Cafe | 1 Paycocke Road | 34 yd | |
| Honeywell | The Arnold Centre, Paycocke Road | 210 yd | |
| Basil Spice | Unit 2 Adams Business Centre, Cranes Farm Road | 345 yd | |
| Amelia's / Mega Grill | Unit 1b Adams Business Centre, Cranes Farm Road | 351 yd | |
| Leonardo | Sigma House, Christopher Martin Road | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Office Sports Club | Gardiners Way | 479 yd | |
| Basildon Sports & Leisure Club | Gardiners Way | 479 yd | |
| Culpepper Club | Culpepper Club, Gardiners Lane South | 721 yd | |
| The Crane | The Crane, Denys Drive | 753 yd | |
| Jolly Friar Public House | Whitmore Way | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jemmy's Catering | 38 Bowlers Croft | 155 yd | |
| Basildon kitchen | 9a Bowlers Croft | 273 yd | |
| The Fat Pizza / The Fat Burger & Desserts | Unit, 23 Olympic Business Centre | 306 yd | |
| Up The Road (1) | Unit, 1a Adams Business Centre | 345 yd | |
| Subway | 2 Bakers Court, Paycocke Road | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit 1c, Mayflower Retail Park, Gardiners Link | 805 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 4 Mayflower Retail Park | 838 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Stores Limited, Mayflower Retail Park, Gardiners Link | 838 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Cricketers Way | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Sports And Social Club GARDINERS CLOSE | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Basildon Sport And Leisure Club Gardiners Way | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Basildon Post Office Club GARDINERS LINK | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Basildon United (The Ho Ho Stadium) Gardiners Close | grass pitches | 1,029 yd |
| Fryerns Open Space THE FRYTH | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| Basildon Rugby Club Gardiners Lane | grass pitches | 1,065 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.