Clay Hill Road is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS16 4AD is located in the Nethermayne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Basildon and East Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clay Hill Road, Basildon, SS16 4AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS16 4BJ, SS16 4AE, SS16 4DX, SS16 4DZ, SS16 4BE, SS16 4AB, SS16 4BL, SS16 4DU, SS16 4AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS16 4AD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49% | 49.1% | 0.1% | 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 vicinity of SS16 4AD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.7% | 24.4% | -4.3% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 61.7% | 6.6% | 44.2% | 17.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 35.8% | 44.8% | 9.0% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 42.4% | 38.4% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12.4% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 31.7% | 24.5% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 14% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 14.7% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 17.1% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 22% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 7.4% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| White | 92.7% | 81.4% | -11.3% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 92.4% | 84.4% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 6.4% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 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 | 91.4% | 84.4% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 8.7% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.9% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clay Hill Road was 118.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.8% higher than the Nethermayne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clay Hill Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Nethermayne and the 115th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230 Clay Hill Road, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2024-04-19 | £565,388 |
| 234 Clay Hill Road, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-12-21 | £442,273 |
| 236A Clay Hill Road, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £437,500 | 2021-04-27 | £504,176 |
| 228 Clay Hill Road, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-11-29 | £465,169 |
| 228 Clay Hill Road, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2016-07-19 | £467,149 |
SS16 4AD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
SS16 4AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Primary School Church Road , SS16 4AG | 3out of 4 | 266 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School and Nursery Clay Hill Road , SS16 5DE | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairhouse Community Primary School Long Riding , SS14 1QP | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bardfield Academy Clay Hill Road , Vange SS16 4NL | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vange Primary School and Nursery London Road , Vange SS16 4QA | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 1,807 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,447 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX | 3out of 4 | 3,431 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 | 1,348 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 | 3,876 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | 3out of 4 | 5,261 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon Disabled Sports Assoc | Swan Mead Centre, Church Road | 228 yd | |
| Kingswood Kebab and Cafe | 154 Clay Hill Road | 848 yd | |
| Papworth Trust | Bradbury House, Witchards | 929 yd | |
| Rainbows bubble tea | 7a Eastgate Centre, Southernhay | 1,067 yd | |
| Fireaway Basildon | 207-209 Timberlog Lane | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands Club | 35 Kingswood Road | 516 yd | |
| Owl & Pussycat | 164 Clay Hill Road | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Soon Chinese Takeaway | 455 Clay Hill Road | 728 yd | |
| Atwal's Fish Shop | 463 Clay Hill Road | 728 yd | |
| Taste of Bombay | 453 Clay Hill Road | 728 yd | |
| Farm Pizza | 467 Clay Hill Road | 728 yd | |
| Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway | 152 Clay Hill Road | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Community Supermarket | 481 Clay Hill Road | 859 yd | |
| Asda Stores | Asda, Eastgate Centre, Southernhay | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swan Mead Park OSBORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Kingswood Association Hall Clay Hill Road | 847 yd | |
| Kingswood Primary School CLAY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Bardfield Academy Bardfield Primary School Bardfield Primary School Clayhill Road | grass pitches | 918 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 | 275 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 400.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.