Cranes Close is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS14 3JB 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 Cranes Close, Basildon, SS14 3JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS14 3DF, SS14 3DB, SS14 3QX, SS14 3JJ, SS14 3JG, SS14 3PF, SS14 3GS, SS14 3QQ, SS14 3HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS14 3JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48% | 48.9% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 3JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 30.9% | 42.2% | 11.3% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 40% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 8.1% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 6.9% | -3.5% | 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 | 43.4% | 48.7% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 34.2% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 12.6% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 3.3% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 21.6% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22% | 13.1% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 18.1% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 6.9% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 15.6% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 22.2% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.5% | 85.1% | -9.4% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 94.2% | 88.5% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 92.6% | 88.3% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 2.1% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.1% | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 1.2% | 6.0% | -4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranes Close was 151.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.8% lower than the Fryerns average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cranes Close has the 24th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Fryerns and the 77th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 4 Cranes Close, Basildon, Essex Other, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2023-05-03 | £607,648 |
| 2 Cranes Close, Basildon, Essex Other, an established residential building | £2,057,650 | 2021-11-16 | £2,190,545 |
| Ontime Service Garage Cranes Close, Basildon, Essex Other, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2021-06-30 | £2,042,500 |
| Unit 4 Cranes Close, Basildon, Essex Other, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2019-01-17 | £264,606 |
| Unit 5 Cranes Close, Basildon, Essex Other, an established residential building | £13,500 | 2017-08-22 | £15,035 |
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 889 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Felmore Primary School Davenants , Pitsea SS13 1QX | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briscoe Primary School & Nursery Academy Felmores End , Pitsea SS13 1PN | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Church Road , SS14 2EX | 3out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greensted Junior School Kirby Road , SS14 1RX | 4out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,690 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,428 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 3,847 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 | 1,961 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | 3out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 4,428 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia's / Mega Grill | Unit 1b Adams Business Centre, Cranes Farm Road | 399 yd | |
| Mac's Bar & Cafe | 1 Paycocke Road | 405 yd | |
| Basil Spice | Unit 2 Adams Business Centre, Cranes Farm Road | 420 yd | |
| Honeywell | The Arnold Centre, Paycocke Road | 438 yd | |
| Leonardo | Sigma House, Christopher Martin Road | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crane | The Crane, Denys Drive | 521 yd | |
| The Watermill | Watermill Beefeater, East Mayne | 666 yd | |
| Jolly Friar Public House | Whitmore Way | 765 yd | |
| Post Office Sports Club | Gardiners Way | 887 yd | |
| Basildon Sports & Leisure Club | Gardiners Way | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 2 Bakers Court, Paycocke Road | 322 yd | |
| Basildon kitchen | 9a Bowlers Croft | 326 yd | |
| Jemmy's Catering | 38 Bowlers Croft | 328 yd | |
| The Fat Pizza / The Fat Burger & Desserts | Unit, 23 Olympic Business Centre | 390 yd | |
| Up The Road (1) | Unit, 1a Adams Business Centre | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury Plc, Cricketers Way | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Sports And Social Club GARDINERS CLOSE | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Fryerns Open Space THE FRYTH | grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 48.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 48.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 48.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 48.0% |
| 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 | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 48.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.