Ravensdale is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS16 5HY 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 Ravensdale, Basildon, SS16 5HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS16 5JD, SS16 5HZ, SS16 5HX, SS16 5AB, SS16 5JE, SS16 5JF, SS16 5JB, SS16 5JA, SS16 5AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS16 5HY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 49.3% | 52.3% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 50.7% | 47.7% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 5HY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 24.4% | 24.8% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.3% | 56.5% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 8.2% | 3.0% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 8.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 52.4% | 46.8% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 35.3% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 13.2% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 18.8% | 19.3% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 15.7% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 11.8% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 28.4% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 7.6% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.4% | 87% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 92.7% | 91% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 91.8% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.3% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ravensdale was 51.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.7% lower than the Langdon Hills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ravensdale has the 38th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Langdon Hills and the 242nd lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Ravensdale, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-07-27 | £507,748 |
| 66 Ravensdale, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2018-12-13 | £436,944 |
| 63 Ravensdale, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2009-06-12 | £232,815 |
| 62 Ravensdale, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2008-11-12 | £570,306 |
| 65 Ravensdale, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2006-05-19 | £525,293 |
SS16 5HY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SS16 5HY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 232 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Primary School Church Road , SS16 4AG | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vange Primary School and Nursery London Road , Vange SS16 4QA | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairhouse Community Primary School Long Riding , SS14 1QP | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Chapel Primary School The Knares , SS16 5RU | 4out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 664 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX | 3out of 4 | 2,989 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 3,085 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 | 1,701 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 | 3,253 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Kebab and Cafe | 154 Clay Hill Road | 248 yd | |
| Papworth Trust | Bradbury House, Witchards | 499 yd | |
| Basildon Golf Centre | Clay Hill Lane | 729 yd | |
| Basildon Disabled Sports Assoc | Swan Mead Centre, Church Road | 763 yd | |
| Rainbows bubble tea | 7a Eastgate Centre, Southernhay | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owl & Pussycat | 164 Clay Hill Road | 248 yd | |
| The Woodlands Club | 35 Kingswood Road | 297 yd | |
| Club Kingswood | Club Kingswood, Clay Hill Lane | 729 yd | |
| Beehive | The Beehive Public House, Southernhay | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway | 152 Clay Hill Road | 248 yd | |
| Kings Fish Bar | 146 Clay Hill Road | 248 yd | |
| Panku Streetfood | Asda, Eastgate Centre, Southernhay | 835 yd | |
| Muffin Break Basildon | Long Gallery, 14 Eastgate | 845 yd | |
| Canton House | 61 Southernhay | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores | Asda, Eastgate Centre, Southernhay | 835 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 13-21 Market Pavement | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Association Hall Clay Hill Road | 253 yd | |
| Kingswood Primary School CLAY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Basildon Golf Course (Closed) Clayhill Lane | golf | 728 yd |
| Club Kingswood CLAYHILL LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 731 yd |
| Woodlands School WOODLANDS APPROACH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| Swan Mead Park OSBORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Gym4All (Basildon) (Closed) EASTGATE BUSINESS CENTRE EASTGATE BUSINESS CENTRE SOUTHERNHAY | health and fitness suite | 932 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.