Vange Hill Drive is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS16 4PF 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 Vange Hill Drive, Basildon, SS16 4PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS16 4PE, SS16 4PG, SS16 4NZ, SS16 4PQ, SS16 4PD, SS16 4PA, SS16 4PH, SS16 4PB, SS16 4NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS16 4PF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.2% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.8% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 28.8% | 31.1% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 43.4% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Separated | 8.4% | 4.6% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 16.7% | 14.2% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.8% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 33.3% | 45.8% | 12.5% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 33.4% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 23.5% | 13.3% | -10.2% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 4PF this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.3% | 28.4% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 11.5% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 13.8% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 12.8% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 25.2% | 14.0% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 17.8% | 14.3% | 2.5% | 15.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.8% | 75% | -13.8% | 81.4% | -6.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 78.7% 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 | 88.8% | 78.7% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.9% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 9.2% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 78.2% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 11.1% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vange Hill Drive was 154.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.6% higher than the Nethermayne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vange Hill Drive has the 11th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Nethermayne and the 76th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 Vange Hill Drive, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-01-31 | £148,350 |
| 99 Vange Hill Drive, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,300 | 2003-01-02 | £151,245 |
| 99 Vange Hill Drive, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2002-06-28 | £144,056 |
| 107 Vange Hill Drive, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,500 | 2001-10-18 | £128,380 |
| 99 Vange Hill Drive, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £21,500 | 2000-01-28 | £90,483 |
SS16 4PF 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bardfield Academy Clay Hill Road , Vange SS16 4NL | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryedene Primary and Nursery School Ryedene , Off Clover Way SS16 4SY | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Primary School Church Road , SS16 4AG | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vange Primary School and Nursery London Road , Vange SS16 4QA | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greensted Infant School and Nursery Kirby Road , SS14 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,596 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 2,512 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Gable Hall School Southend Road , Corringham SS17 8JT | 2out of 4 | 4,142 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,950 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 | 4,496 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 5,277 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | 3out of 4 | 5,410 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 | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vange & Pitsea Social Club Ltd | Vange And Pitsea Working Mens Club, High Road | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Flavours | Riverview Centre, 9a Clay Hill Road | 351 yd | |
| The Plaice To Go | 3a Vange Riverview Centre | 357 yd | |
| Wing Soon Chinese Takeaway | 455 Clay Hill Road | 721 yd | |
| Atwal's Fish Shop | 463 Clay Hill Road | 721 yd | |
| Taste of Bombay | 453 Clay Hill Road | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Community Supermarket | 481 Clay Hill Road | 615 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bardfield Academy Bardfield Primary School Bardfield Primary School Clayhill Road | grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Kent View Open Space PASLOWES | grass pitches | 797 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 | 80.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.