Royston Avenue is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS15 4EW is located in the Castledon & Crouch 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 Royston Avenue, Basildon, SS15 4EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS15 4ED, SS15 4EH, SS15 4EN, SS15 4ET, SS15 4EL, SS15 4HD, SS15 4HY, SS15 4HZ, SS15 5TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS15 4EW has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 48.3% | 49% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 25.1% | 28.5% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.7% | 50.2% | -9.5% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 9% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 51.4% | 46% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 36.6% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 11.5% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 17.9% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 12.9% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 15.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 18.3% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 25.1% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.9% | 93.3% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 95.2% | 94.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 93.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Royston Avenue was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.5% higher than the Burstead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Royston Avenue has the 17th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Burstead and the 236th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Royston Avenue, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-01-07 | £583,237 |
| 3 Royston Avenue, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2019-05-30 | £566,147 |
| 19 Royston Avenue, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £379,712 | 2019-02-14 | £457,984 |
| 26 Royston Avenue, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2012-12-18 | £477,093 |
| 1 Royston Avenue, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2012-06-29 | £457,672 |
SS15 4EW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noak Bridge Primary School Coppice Lane , SS15 4JS | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery Church Hill , Laindon SS15 5SE | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millhouse Primary School Tavistock Road , Laindon SS15 5QF | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Primary School Leinster Road , Laindon SS15 5NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Janet Duke Primary School Markhams Chase , Laindon SS15 5LS | 2out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 2,551 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 3,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Billericay School School Road , CM12 9LH | 3out of 4 | 3,922 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 4,465 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 | 3,183 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Children's Support Service Langdon Hills Basildon High Road , Langdon Hills SS16 6HG | 3out of 4 | 3,250 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsden Hall Academy Heath Road , Ramsden Heath CM11 1HN | 2out of 4 | 5,455 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Seafood | Madew, 59 Wash Road | 619 yd | |
| Monkey Madness | Monkey Madness, Miles Gray Road | 772 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 11 Pipps Hill Retail Park, Miles Gray Road | 869 yd | |
| Burger King | Burger King (Uk) Ltd Pipps Hill Retail Park, Miles Gray Road | 869 yd | |
| Baxterstorey Catering Services | I F D S House, St Nicholas Lane | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Noak Bridge | The Noak Bridge, 45 Wash Road | 251 yd | |
| Barleylands Social Club | Barleylands Road | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit I3, Pipps Hill Retail Park, Miles Gray Road | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | St. Hilary Retail Park, Miles Gray Road | 1,061 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 | 26.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.