Woodlands Close, Basildon, SS16 4TW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS16 4TW has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52%	50%	-2.0%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	48%	50%	2.0%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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	29.6%	33.6%	4.0%	37.9%	-4.3%
Married: Opposite sex	50.2%	50.8%	0.6%	44.2%	6.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	5.2%	1.6%	-3.6%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	6.4%	10.2%	3.8%	9.1%	1.1%
Widowed	8.6%	3.3%	-5.3%	6.1%	-2.8%

Health

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	35.7%	41.6%	5.9%	48.4%	-6.8%
Good health	37.7%	38.1%	0.4%	33.6%	4.5%
Fair health	14.7%	12.1%	-2.6%	12.7%	-0.6%
Bad health	9.5%	4.6%	-4.9%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	2.4%	3.6%	1.2%	1.2%	2.4%

Education and Qualifications

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 4TW this area, 29.3% 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 18.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	41.6%	29.3%	-12.3%	18.2%	11.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.5%	15.3%	-0.2%	9.6%	5.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12%	13.3%	1.3%	13.4%	-0.1%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	6%	2.1%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9%	12.4%	3.4%	16.9%	-4.5%
Degree or Similar	12.4%	18.5%	6.1%	33.8%	-15.3%
Other	5.6%	5.2%	-0.4%	2.8%	2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0.8%	2.8%	2.0%	3.1%	-0.3%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0%	3.2%	3.2%	2.5%	0.7%
Other Black	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	0.5%	1.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	97.2%	89%	-8.2%	81.4%	7.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.2%	90.7%	-6.5%	83.2%	7.5%
European Union	0.4%	3.9%	3.5%	6.1%	-2.2%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.8%	3.6%	2.8%	2.7%	0.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	1.8%	1.0%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.4%	90.7%	-5.7%	83.2%	7.5%
10+ Years	0%	7.1%	7.1%	9.8%	-2.7%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.5%	76.7%	9.8%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Poland	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Central and Western Africa	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
No passport held	8.9%	13.5%	-4.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.4%	37.2%	5.2%
Christian	51.2%	46.2%	5.0%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	1.8%	1.7%	0.1%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Woodlands Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodlands Close was 11.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.2% lower than the Nethermayne average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.

Woodlands Close has the lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Nethermayne and the 34th lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,700

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in SS16 4TW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Woodlands Close are based on 11 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Basildon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Woodlands Close, Basildon, SS16 4TW

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS16 4TW

Average Price
£329,307

Semi-Detached
£322,585

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£369,638

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Woodlands Close

Average Price
£337,896

Semi-Detached
£310,272

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£411,561

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Woodlands CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Woodlands Close, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2024-07-19	£319,979
2 Woodlands Close, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£252,000	2023-10-13	£260,788
5 Woodlands Close, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2023-08-11	£298,304
2 Woodlands Close, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2023-07-28	£212,198
11 Woodlands Close, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2023-06-28	£342,760

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS16 4TW

Employment

SS16 4TW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	75
Retired	70
Self-Employed	28
Part-Time Employee	24
Other	16
Looking after home or family	11
Unemployed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Manufacturing	11
Construction	11
Human health and social work activities	10
Financial and insurance activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Transport and storage	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Education	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Other	3
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	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	340 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bardfield Academy Clay Hill Road , Vange SS16 4NL	3out of 4	492 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Maple Grove Primary School High Road , Pitsea SS13 3AB	3out of 4	855 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon Elsenham Crescent , SS14 1UE	3out of 4	1,041 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greensted Infant School and Nursery Kirby Road , SS14 1RX	3out of 4	1,083 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL	3out of 4	1,304 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX	3out of 4	1,440 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA	3out of 4	2,707 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA	3out of 4	2,922 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN	3out of 4	4,637 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA	4out of 4	2,290 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW	4out of 4	4,519 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW	3out of 4	5,110 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Children's Support Service Langdon Hills Basildon High Road , Langdon Hills SS16 6HG	3out of 4	5,284 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Cafe	Tesco Extra, Hazelmere	712 yd
George's Cafe	18 Station Lane	924 yd
McDonalds	Old Market Site, High Road	1,019 yd
KFC	Kentucky Fried Chicken, High Road	1,019 yd
Cafe 89	The Range, Northlands Pavement	1,046 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Vange & Pitsea Social Club Ltd	Vange And Pitsea Working Mens Club, High Road	122 yd
Winged Horse	The Winged Horse, Luncies Road	875 yd
Cromwell Manor/Grand Events	Cromwell Manor, Pitsea Hall Lane	972 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Plaice To Go	3a Vange Riverview Centre	436 yd
King's Flavours	Riverview Centre, 9a Clay Hill Road	440 yd
YO! To Go	Tesco Extra, Hazelmere	712 yd
Pitsea Kebab and Pizza	14 Station Lane	903 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit D, 26 Station Lane	903 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Stores Limited	Tesco Extra, Hazelmere	712 yd
Hope Community Supermarket	481 Clay Hill Road	786 yd
Aldi	Unit C1, High Road	1,019 yd
Farmfoods Limited	Unit 3 Old Market Retail Park, High Road	1,022 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kent View Open Space PASLOWES	grass pitches	409 yd
Bardfield Academy Bardfield Primary School Bardfield Primary School Clayhill Road	grass pitches	604 yd
Pitsea Leisure Centre (The Place) PITSEA CENTRE PITSEA CENTRE NORTHLANDS PAVEMENT	health and fitness suite	1,063 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	124.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.