Grapnells is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS16 4LT is located in the Pitsea South East 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 Grapnells, Basildon, SS16 4LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS16 4LZ, SS16 4LX, SS16 4NA, SS16 4LW, SS16 4LS, SS16 4LN, SS16 4LU, SS16 4TL, SS16 4LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS16 4LT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 52.9% | 52.2% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 47.1% | 47.8% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 34.2% | 41.2% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 38.6% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 10.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 7.3% | 0.1% | 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 | 45.4% | 46.8% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 34.2% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 10.3% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 6% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 4LT this area, 33.8% 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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 33.8% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 13.7% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 19.2% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 18.4% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.3% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 8.9% | 7.6% | -1.3% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 85.2% | 82.8% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 78.2% 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 | 88.7% | 78.2% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 11.6% | 10.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 5.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 78.7% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 13.6% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 0.7% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 1.7% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.2% | 76.7% | -13.5% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grapnells was 87.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.3% lower than the Nethermayne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grapnells has the 20th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Nethermayne and the 186th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Grapnells, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2026-01-16 | £208,306 |
| 49 Grapnells, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £290,500 | 2025-06-30 | £287,288 |
| 37 Grapnells, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-06-23 | £276,905 |
| 17 Grapnells, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-03-24 | £287,532 |
| 17 Grapnells, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-12-06 | £181,003 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bardfield Academy Clay Hill Road , Vange SS16 4NL | 2out of 4 | 492 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bardfield Community Junior School Clayhill Road , Vange SS16 4NL | - not rated | 492 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bardfield Community Infant School and Nursery Clayhill Road , Vange SS16 4NL | - not rated | 492 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bardfield Primary & Nursery School Clay Hill Road , Vange SS16 4NL | - not rated | 492 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryedene Primary and Nursery School Ryedene , Off Clover Way SS16 4SY | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvedon School Wickford Avenue , Pitsea SS13 3HL | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barstable School Timberlog Close , SS14 1UX | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 2out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryerns Community School Craylands , SS14 3RN | - not rated | 1,831 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon College Nethermayne , SS16 5NN | - not rated | 3,212 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospects College of Advanced Technology Luckyn Lane , SS14 3AY | - not rated | 4,018 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary Behaviour Support Unit (South) Fairview Road , SS14 1PW | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Essex Pupil Referral Unit Fairview Road , SS14 1PW | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairview School Fairview Road , SS14 1PW | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Pioneer Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | - not rated | 2,209 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Cafe | Tesco Extra, Hazelmere | 732 yd | |
| George's Cafe | 18 Station Lane | 897 yd | |
| Cafe 89 | The Range, Northlands Pavement | 971 yd | |
| Rose Cafe | 3 Northlands Pavement | 971 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | The Kiosk, 14 Northlands Pavement | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vange & Pitsea Social Club Ltd | Vange And Pitsea Working Mens Club, High Road | 112 yd | |
| Winged Horse | The Winged Horse, Luncies Road | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plaice To Go | 3a Vange Riverview Centre | 431 yd | |
| King's Flavours | Riverview Centre, 9a Clay Hill Road | 442 yd | |
| YO! To Go | Tesco Extra, Hazelmere | 732 yd | |
| Wing Soon Chinese Takeaway | 455 Clay Hill Road | 817 yd | |
| Atwal's Fish Shop | 463 Clay Hill Road | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Community Supermarket | 481 Clay Hill Road | 604 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Extra, Hazelmere | 732 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit C1, High Road | 1,010 yd | |
| Farmfoods Limited | Unit 3 Old Market Retail Park, High Road | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent View Open Space PASLOWES | grass pitches | 178 yd |
| Bardfield Academy Bardfield Primary School Bardfield Primary School Clayhill Road | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Greensted Junior School KIRBY ROAD | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Pitsea Leisure Centre (The Place) PITSEA CENTRE PITSEA CENTRE NORTHLANDS PAVEMENT | health and fitness suite | 995 yd |
| Pitsea Swimming Pool (Closed) Pitsea Centre | swimming pool | 1,086 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 | 182.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.