Puck Lane is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS16 4AX 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 Puck Lane, Basildon, SS16 4AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS16 4AU, SS16 4AT, SS16 4AS, SS16 4AZ, SS16 4AP, SS16 4AR, SS16 5UT, SS16 4BA, SS16 5UU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS16 4AX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 53.2% | 52.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 46.8% | 47.3% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 31.7% | 38.6% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 38.2% | -9.9% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 5% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 7.3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 40.6% | 48.5% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 32.7% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 13.4% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.9% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.5% | 26.4% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 17.2% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 14.9% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 15.3% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 16.5% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 6.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 91.5% | 81.6% | -9.9% | 81.4% | 0.2% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 93.2% | 86.6% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 86.6% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 10.1% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Puck Lane was 69.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.3% lower than the Langdon Hills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Puck Lane has the 31st highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Langdon Hills and the 241st highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Puck Lane, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-08-25 | £259,235 |
| 66 Puck Lane, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2011-07-28 | £254,607 |
| 62 Puck Lane, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2009-07-13 | £266,018 |
| 64 Puck Lane, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2007-05-04 | £302,414 |
| 62 Puck Lane, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2002-11-29 | £288,075 |
SS16 4AX 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Primary School and Nursery Clay Hill Road , SS16 5DE | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Primary School Church Road , SS16 4AG | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairhouse Community Primary School Long Riding , SS14 1QP | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghyllgrove Primary School The Gore , SS14 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Church Road , SS14 2EX | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 987 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,753 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX | 3out of 4 | 2,999 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 | 1,078 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 | 3,597 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | 3out of 4 | 5,176 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 | 356 yd | |
| Papworth Trust | Bradbury House, Witchards | 604 yd | |
| Rainbows bubble tea | 7a Eastgate Centre, Southernhay | 619 yd | |
| Deniz Restaurant | 59 Southernhay | 655 yd | |
| De-Source Africa Restaurant/ Miolad | 75 Southernhay | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands Club | 35 Kingswood Road | 333 yd | |
| Owl & Pussycat | 164 Clay Hill Road | 687 yd | |
| Beehive | The Beehive Public House, Southernhay | 1,016 yd | |
| Basildon Snooker Centre | 5 High Pavement | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muffin Break Basildon | Long Gallery, 14 Eastgate | 615 yd | |
| Panku Streetfood | Asda, Eastgate Centre, Southernhay | 619 yd | |
| Canton House | 61 Southernhay | 655 yd | |
| Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway | 152 Clay Hill Road | 687 yd | |
| Kings Fish Bar | 146 Clay Hill Road | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores | Asda, Eastgate Centre, Southernhay | 619 yd | |
| Food Plus | 108-110 Southernhay | 766 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 13-21 Market Pavement | 922 yd | |
| B&M Retail ltd | 3-5 Town Square | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swan Mead Park OSBORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| Kingswood Primary School CLAY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Kingswood Association Hall Clay Hill Road | 682 yd | |
| Gym4All (Basildon) (Closed) EASTGATE BUSINESS CENTRE EASTGATE BUSINESS CENTRE SOUTHERNHAY | health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
| Energie Fitness (Basildon) SOUTHERNHAY | health and fitness suite | 764 yd |
| Basildon Sports Centre (Closed) | grass pitches | 1,010 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 | 31.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.