Sturrocks is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS16 4PQ 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 Sturrocks, Basildon, SS16 4PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS16 4PG, SS16 4PH, SS16 4PD, SS16 4PF, SS16 4EA, SS16 4PE, SS16 4PJ, SS16 4EB, SS16 4SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS16 4PQ 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 4PQ 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 Sturrocks was 161.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.1% higher than the Nethermayne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sturrocks has the 12th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Nethermayne and the 77th highest crime rate of 553 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sturrocks, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-10-31 | £269,538 |
| 6 Sturrocks, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2025-02-04 | £258,572 |
| 22 Sturrocks, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-03-22 | £264,469 |
| 11 Sturrocks, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-03-12 | £248,601 |
| 7 Sturrocks, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-12-08 | £182,961 |
SS16 4PQ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryedene Primary and Nursery School Ryedene , Off Clover Way SS16 4SY | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryedene Community Primary School Ryedene , Off Clover Way SS16 4SY | - not rated | 440 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bardfield Academy Clay Hill Road , Vange SS16 4NL | 2out of 4 | 520 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bardfield Community Junior School Clayhill Road , Vange SS16 4NL | - not rated | 520 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bardfield Community Infant School and Nursery Clayhill Road , Vange SS16 4NL | - not rated | 520 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barstable School Timberlog Close , SS14 1UX | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 2out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalvedon School Wickford Avenue , Pitsea SS13 3HL | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon College Nethermayne , SS16 5NN | - not rated | 2,523 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospects College of Advanced Technology Luckyn Lane , SS14 3AY | - not rated | 3,709 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 | 1,107 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Essex Pupil Referral Unit Fairview Road , SS14 1PW | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairview School Fairview Road , SS14 1PW | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Pioneer Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | - not rated | 2,156 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 | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vange & Pitsea Social Club Ltd | Vange And Pitsea Working Mens Club, High Road | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Flavours | Riverview Centre, 9a Clay Hill Road | 341 yd | |
| The Plaice To Go | 3a Vange Riverview Centre | 351 yd | |
| Wing Soon Chinese Takeaway | 455 Clay Hill Road | 819 yd | |
| Atwal's Fish Shop | 463 Clay Hill Road | 819 yd | |
| Taste of Bombay | 453 Clay Hill Road | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Community Supermarket | 481 Clay Hill Road | 699 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bardfield Academy Bardfield Primary School Bardfield Primary School Clayhill Road | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Kent View Open Space PASLOWES | grass pitches | 825 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| 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 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 184.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.