Waldegrave is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS16 5EL 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 Waldegrave, Basildon, SS16 5EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS16 5EN, SS16 5DW, SS16 5EW, SS16 5EY, SS16 5EZ, SS16 5EJ, SS16 5HN, SS16 5DP, SS16 5HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS16 5EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 53% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 48.6% | 47% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SS16 5EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.2% | 27.4% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.4% | 55.9% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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% | 49.8% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 34.4% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 14.5% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 0.9% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 18.6% | 15.5% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 11.4% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 12.9% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 17.4% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 36% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.5% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 6.9% | 13.6% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 10.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 85.8% | 71.2% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -10.2% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 77.1% 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% | 77.1% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 13.3% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 14.8% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 5.7% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0.9% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waldegrave was 10.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.8% lower than the Langdon Hills average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Waldegrave has the 4th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Langdon Hills and the 28th lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146 Waldegrave, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2022-09-15 | £637,862 |
| 154 Waldegrave, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2022-06-01 | £592,479 |
| 148 Waldegrave, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2018-05-01 | £624,890 |
| 183 Waldegrave, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2015-07-17 | £594,121 |
| 150 Waldegrave, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £402,500 | 2013-06-21 | £753,633 |
SS16 5EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Primary School and Nursery Clay Hill Road , SS16 5DE | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Chapel Primary School The Knares , SS16 5RU | 4out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne Line Catholic Junior School Wickhay , SS15 5AF | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne Line Catholic Infant School Wickhay , SS15 5AF | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vange Primary School and Nursery London Road , Vange SS16 4QA | 3out of 4 | 1,440 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 | 351 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX | 3out of 4 | 2,648 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 2,742 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Gable Hall School Southend Road , Corringham SS17 8JT | 2out of 4 | 3,562 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 | 2,079 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 | 2,728 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon Golf Centre | Clay Hill Lane | 318 yd | |
| Kingswood Kebab and Cafe | 154 Clay Hill Road | 378 yd | |
| Papworth Trust | Bradbury House, Witchards | 581 yd | |
| Salvation Army Luncheon Club | Fauners | 748 yd | |
| Aramark @ Costa Cafe Education Centre | Education Centre, Basildon University Hospital, Nether Mayne | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Kingswood | Club Kingswood, Clay Hill Lane | 318 yd | |
| Owl & Pussycat | 164 Clay Hill Road | 378 yd | |
| The Woodlands Club | 35 Kingswood Road | 750 yd | |
| Beehive | The Beehive Public House, Southernhay | 901 yd | |
| Katz | Katz Gentlemens Club, Time Square | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway | 152 Clay Hill Road | 378 yd | |
| Kings Fish Bar | 146 Clay Hill Road | 378 yd | |
| Currymaster | 1 Cherrydown West | 667 yd | |
| Munchy Chicken | 18 South Walk | 903 yd | |
| Matteus Caribbean Cuisine | Market Site, Kiosk 45, St Martins Square | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores | Asda, Eastgate Centre, Southernhay | 948 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 13-21 Market Pavement | 966 yd | |
| B&M Retail ltd | 3-5 Town Square | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Club Kingswood CLAYHILL LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 322 yd |
| Basildon Golf Course (Closed) Clayhill Lane | golf | 368 yd |
| Woodlands School WOODLANDS APPROACH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 383 yd |
| Kingswood Association Hall Clay Hill Road | 383 yd | |
| Kingswood Primary School CLAY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| South Essex College (Basildon Campus) (Closed) Nethermayne | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 710 yd |
| Basildon Hospital NETHERMAYNE | 824 yd | |
| Snap Fitness (Basildon) Times Square | health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| Easygym Basildon WESTGATE PARK WESTGATE PARK FODDERWICK | health and fitness suite | 930 yd |
| Gym4All (Basildon) (Closed) EASTGATE BUSINESS CENTRE EASTGATE BUSINESS CENTRE SOUTHERNHAY | health and fitness suite | 1,016 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.