Cherrydown West is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS16 5AW 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 5AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS16 5AN, SS16 5AU, SS16 5AP, SS16 5GB, SS16 5AT, SS16 5BD, SS16 5AX, SS16 5GE, SS16 5GH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS16 5AW 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 5AW, 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 24.2% higher than the Langdon Hills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cherrydown West has the 13th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Langdon Hills and the 115th highest crime rate of 553 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Cherrydown West, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-08-02 | £165,031 |
| 35 Cherrydown West, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2016-01-29 | £174,689 |
| 47 Cherrydown West, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2009-03-17 | £290,294 |
| 39 Cherrydown West, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2007-06-08 | £364,461 |
| 41 Cherrydown West, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2006-02-10 | £375,948 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Infant School Clay Hill Road , SS16 5DE | - not rated | 642 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School and Nursery Clay Hill Road , SS16 5DE | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Chapel Primary School The Knares , SS16 5RU | 4out of 4 | 727 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Chapel Primary School The Knares , SS16 5RU | - not rated | 727 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne Line Catholic Junior School Wickhay , SS15 5AF | - not rated | 827 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 228 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | - not rated | 228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Campus Basildon Studio School Church Walk House , Church Walk SS14 1GJ | - not rated | 584 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Campus Basildon Studio School Church Walk House, Church Walk , Great Oaks SS14 1GJ | - not rated | 700 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon College Nethermayne , SS16 5NN | - not rated | 681 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospects College of Advanced Technology Luckyn Lane , SS14 3AY | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Pioneer Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House School Church Road , SS14 2NQ | - not rated | 1,901 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmbrook School Church Road , SS14 2EX | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Essex Pupil Referral Unit Fairview Road , SS14 1PW | - not rated | 2,199 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 | 60 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Social Club, Southernhay | 273 yd | |
| Cafe Pep’s | Market Site, Kiosk 39, St Martins Square | 383 yd | |
| Venus Cafe | Market Site, Kiosk 39, St Martins Square | 383 yd | |
| Megabyte | South Essex College, College Way | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katz | Katz Gentlemens Club, Time Square | 272 yd | |
| Q Ball Snooker and Sports Bar | Q Ball Snooker Centre, Time Square | 279 yd | |
| Beehive | The Beehive Public House, Southernhay | 345 yd | |
| Basildon Snooker Centre | 5 High Pavement | 560 yd | |
| Owl & Pussycat | 164 Clay Hill Road | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Currymaster | 1 Cherrydown West | 99 yd | |
| Himalayon Dumpling | Market Site, Kiosk 43, St Martins Square | 386 yd | |
| Matteus Caribbean Cuisine | Market Site, Kiosk 45, St Martins Square | 388 yd | |
| Munchy Chicken | 18 South Walk | 467 yd | |
| CEASED Mr Biggs Caribbean Authentic Food | Market Site, Kiosk 45, St Martins Square | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 13-21 Market Pavement | 479 yd | |
| B&M Retail ltd | 3-5 Town Square | 536 yd | |
| Asda Stores | Asda, Eastgate Centre, Southernhay | 686 yd | |
| Food Plus | 108-110 Southernhay | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Snap Fitness (Basildon) Times Square | health and fitness suite | 236 yd |
| Easygym Basildon WESTGATE PARK WESTGATE PARK FODDERWICK | health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| Woodlands School WOODLANDS APPROACH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 336 yd |
| Kingswood Primary School CLAY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| South Essex College (Basildon Campus) (Closed) Nethermayne | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 676 yd |
| Gym4All (Basildon) (Closed) EASTGATE BUSINESS CENTRE EASTGATE BUSINESS CENTRE SOUTHERNHAY | health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| Gloucester Park Swimming Pool (Closed) Broadmayne | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 723 yd |
| Lee Chapel Primary School THE KNARES | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Kingswood Association Hall Clay Hill Road | 744 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (Basildon) SOUTHERNHAY | health and fitness suite | 954 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 | 60.0% |
| 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.