Cherrydown West is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS16 5AT 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 Cherrydown West, Basildon, SS16 5AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS16 5GB, SS16 5AX, SS16 5AU, SS16 5AW, SS16 5AN, SS16 5AP, SS16 5AY, SS16 5GE, SS16 5BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS16 5AT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.4% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.6% | 1.8% | 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 5AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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 | 51.7% | 42.1% | -9.6% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 41.8% | 10.3% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 7.7% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 45.9% | 52.9% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 36% | 29.4% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 11.9% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 17.7% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 11.7% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 16.3% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 17.2% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 31.6% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 7.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 7.4% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 76.7% | 70.5% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -10.9% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 71.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 71.1% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 6.1% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 13.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 81.4% | 70.8% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 14% | 7.6% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 6.7% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 2.8% | -5.0% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 4.6% | 0.2% | 4.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cherrydown West was 118.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.1% higher than the Langdon Hills average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Cherrydown West has the 14th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Langdon Hills and the 112th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Cherrydown West, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2024-09-24 | £338,000 |
| 8 Cherrydown West, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2024-09-02 | £348,497 |
| 26 Cherrydown West, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-05-04 | £314,360 |
| 28 Cherrydown West, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-12-03 | £342,328 |
| 14 Cherrydown West, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-12-20 | £316,085 |
| Full-Time Employee | 166 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 68 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Chapel Primary School The Knares , SS16 5RU | 4out of 4 | 539 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne Line Catholic Junior School Wickhay , SS15 5AF | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne Line Catholic Infant School Wickhay , SS15 5AF | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School and Nursery Clay Hill Road , SS16 5DE | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghyllgrove Primary School The Gore , SS14 2BG | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 370 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX | 3out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 2,960 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 4,000 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 | 2,021 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 | 2,341 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Luncheon Club | Fauners | 139 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Social Club, Southernhay | 359 yd | |
| Cafe Pep’s | Market Site, Kiosk 39, St Martins Square | 482 yd | |
| Venus Cafe | Market Site, Kiosk 39, St Martins Square | 482 yd | |
| Megabyte | South Essex College, College Way | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katz | Katz Gentlemens Club, Time Square | 328 yd | |
| Q Ball Snooker and Sports Bar | Q Ball Snooker Centre, Time Square | 339 yd | |
| Beehive | The Beehive Public House, Southernhay | 443 yd | |
| Basildon Snooker Centre | 5 High Pavement | 655 yd | |
| Castle Mayne | The Castle Mayne Public House, The Knares | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Currymaster | 1 Cherrydown West | 5 yd | |
| Himalayon Dumpling | Market Site, Kiosk 43, St Martins Square | 485 yd | |
| Matteus Caribbean Cuisine | Market Site, Kiosk 45, St Martins Square | 487 yd | |
| Munchy Chicken | 18 South Walk | 567 yd | |
| CEASED Mr Biggs Caribbean Authentic Food | Market Site, Kiosk 45, St Martins Square | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 13-21 Market Pavement | 579 yd | |
| B&M Retail ltd | 3-5 Town Square | 632 yd | |
| Asda Stores | Asda, Eastgate Centre, Southernhay | 782 yd | |
| Food Plus | 108-110 Southernhay | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlands School WOODLANDS APPROACH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 295 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Basildon) Times Square | health and fitness suite | 313 yd |
| Easygym Basildon WESTGATE PARK WESTGATE PARK FODDERWICK | health and fitness suite | 414 yd |
| South Essex College (Basildon Campus) (Closed) Nethermayne | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 579 yd |
| Lee Chapel Primary School THE KNARES | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Kingswood Primary School CLAY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Kingswood Association Hall Clay Hill Road | 777 yd | |
| Gym4All (Basildon) (Closed) EASTGATE BUSINESS CENTRE EASTGATE BUSINESS CENTRE SOUTHERNHAY | health and fitness suite | 782 yd |
| Gloucester Park Swimming Pool (Closed) Broadmayne | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 787 yd |
| Club Kingswood CLAYHILL LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 915 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 | 85.0% |
| 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 | 153.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.