Ravenscourt Drive is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS16 4HU 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 Ravenscourt Drive, Basildon, SS16 4HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS16 4HJ, SS16 4JQ, SS16 4FH, SS16 4HF, SS16 4HS, SS16 4HW, SS16 4HH, SS16 4HR, SS16 4EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS16 4HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.6% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.4% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 SS16 4HU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 50% | 48.6% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 32.1% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 38.2% | 43.2% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 35.1% | -6.5% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 13% | 13.2% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 6.7% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 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.
In the area around SS16 4HU this area, 31.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 13.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.4% | 31.8% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 26.9% | 15.3% | -11.6% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 17.8% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 14% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 13.4% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -20.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 93.1% | 89% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 94.1% | 88.8% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 88.6% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.2% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.3% | 37.2% | 25.1% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ravenscourt Drive was 50.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.3% lower than the Nethermayne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ravenscourt Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Nethermayne and the 239th lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Ravenscourt Drive, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-01-27 | £372,434 |
| 20 Ravenscourt Drive, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2015-10-29 | £322,637 |
| 19 Ravenscourt Drive, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2015-06-19 | £326,048 |
| 24 Ravenscourt Drive, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2007-11-27 | £443,388 |
| 20 Ravenscourt Drive, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2007-10-10 | £339,530 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Primary School Church Road , SS16 4AG | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bardfield Academy Clay Hill Road , Vange SS16 4NL | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greensted Infant School and Nursery Kirby Road , SS14 1RX | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairhouse Community Primary School Long Riding , SS14 1QP | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greensted Junior School Kirby Road , SS14 1RX | 4out of 4 | 931 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 | 1,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX | 3out of 4 | 3,992 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 | 1,432 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 | 4,489 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | 3out of 4 | 4,929 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 5,165 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon Disabled Sports Assoc | Swan Mead Centre, Church Road | 637 yd | |
| Fireaway Basildon | 207-209 Timberlog Lane | 721 yd | |
| Stacey's Pie Shop | 221 Timberlog Lane | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winged Horse | The Winged Horse, Luncies Road | 852 yd | |
| Vange & Pitsea Social Club Ltd | Vange And Pitsea Working Mens Club, High Road | 892 yd | |
| Basildon & Pitsea Cricket Club | The Clubhouse,Mopsies Park, Timberlog Close | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Soon Chinese Takeaway | 455 Clay Hill Road | 195 yd | |
| Atwal's Fish Shop | 463 Clay Hill Road | 195 yd | |
| Taste of Bombay | 453 Clay Hill Road | 195 yd | |
| Farm Pizza | 467 Clay Hill Road | 195 yd | |
| The Plaice To Go | 3a Vange Riverview Centre | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Community Supermarket | 481 Clay Hill Road | 246 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bardfield Academy Bardfield Primary School Bardfield Primary School Clayhill Road | grass pitches | 358 yd |
| Swan Mead Park OSBORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Kent View Open Space PASLOWES | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Greensted Junior School KIRBY ROAD | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Mopsies Park BROADMAYNE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,028 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 240.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.