Craylands is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS14 3QY 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 Craylands, Basildon, SS14 3QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS14 3QT, SS14 3TB, SS14 3QZ, SS14 3TA, SS14 3QD, SS14 3SR, SS14 3QW, SS14 3RQ, SS14 3TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS14 3QY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 49.2% | 53.2% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 50.8% | 46.8% | -4.0% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 3QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% 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 | 41.6% | 53.1% | 11.5% | 37.9% | 15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 33.6% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 7.9% | -5.4% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.9% | 52.6% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 34.2% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 8.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 21.9% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.8% | 16.6% | -9.2% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 17.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 16% | 10.0% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 19.7% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 6% | 2.5% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 8.9% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 87.9% | 80.5% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 89.2% | 84.1% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 5% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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 | 87.6% | 84.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 9.3% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 1% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.4% | 76.7% | -16.3% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 27.8% | 13.5% | 14.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craylands was 116.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.4% lower than the Fryerns average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Craylands has the 30th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Fryerns and the 124th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 Craylands, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2011-08-25 | £302,143 |
| 140 Craylands, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2011-02-24 | £283,457 |
| 144 Craylands, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2009-10-15 | £307,114 |
| 134 Craylands, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2008-08-22 | £271,473 |
| 146 Craylands, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,500 | 2008-08-13 | £302,735 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 769 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore Infant School and Nursery Whitmore Way , SS14 2TP | - not rated | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore Primary School and Nursery Whitmore Way , SS14 2TP | - not rated | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greensted Primary School & Nursery Kirby Road , SS14 1RX | - not rated | 878 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greensted Junior School Kirby Road , SS14 1RX | - not rated | 878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fryerns Community School Craylands , SS14 3RN | - not rated | 148 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barstable School Timberlog Close , SS14 1UX | - not rated | 540 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 2out of 4 | 540 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvedon School Wickford Avenue , Pitsea SS13 3HL | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospects College of Advanced Technology Luckyn Lane , SS14 3AY | - not rated | 3,141 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Basildon College Nethermayne , SS16 5NN | - not rated | 3,577 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Essex Pupil Referral Unit Fairview Road , SS14 1PW | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairview School Fairview Road , SS14 1PW | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Secondary Behaviour Support Unit (South) Fairview Road , SS14 1PW | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Pioneer Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | - not rated | 1,257 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Veil Restaurant & Bar | 1 Battleswick | 610 yd | |
| Mintoo | 94 Whitmore Way | 617 yd | |
| Two Lakes Cafe | Northlands Park, Felmores | 743 yd | |
| Stacey's Pie Shop | 221 Timberlog Lane | 891 yd | |
| Fireaway Basildon | 207-209 Timberlog Lane | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crane | The Crane, Denys Drive | 608 yd | |
| Jolly Friar Public House | Whitmore Way | 617 yd | |
| Basildon & Pitsea Cricket Club | The Clubhouse,Mopsies Park, Timberlog Close | 629 yd | |
| The Watermill | Watermill Beefeater, East Mayne | 699 yd | |
| Fryerns Community Centre | Whitmore Way | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battleswick Fish Bar | 3 Battleswick | 615 yd | |
| Capital Burger Bar | 100 Whitmore Way | 617 yd | |
| Diamond House Takeaway | 104a Whitmore Way | 617 yd | |
| Wan Ying House | 3 Long Riding | 868 yd | |
| Atwals Chippy Long Riding | 5 Long Riding | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fryerns Boys Community School (Closed) Craylands | grass pitches | 240 yd |
| Fryerns Open Space THE FRYTH | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| The Basildon Lower Academy TIMBERLOG CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 536 yd |
| Mopsies Park BROADMAYNE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 712 yd |
| Greensted Junior School KIRBY ROAD | grass pitches | 888 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.