Dry Street is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS16 5LX is located in the Langdon Hills 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 Dry Street, Basildon, SS16 5LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS16 5LX has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 47.5% | 47% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 52.5% | 53% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 5LX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% 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 | 28.3% | 30.2% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 56.2% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.4% | 62.7% | 21.3% | 48.4% | 14.3% |
| Good health | 37% | 24.4% | -12.6% | 33.6% | -9.2% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 7.5% | -9.1% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 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.
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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 22.2% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 14.2% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 20.4% | 9.9% | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 6.2% | -1.7% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 14.2% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 22.8% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 7.2% | 0% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.6% | 96.5% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 98.9% | 98.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 98.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dry Street was 38.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.8% lower than the Langdon Hills average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dry Street has the 26th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Langdon Hills and the 175th lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.1%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Clapgate Cottage Dry Street, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2015-11-25 | £478,495 |
| 2 Clapgate Cottage Dry Street, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £151,000 | 1999-10-06 | £773,396 |
SS16 5LX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 5LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincewood Primary School Berry Lane , Langdon Hills SS16 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Chapel Primary School The Knares , SS16 5RU | 4out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Berry Primary School Great Berry Primary School, Forest Glade , Langdon Hills SS16 6SG | 4out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne Line Catholic Junior School Wickhay , SS15 5AF | 3out of 4 | 2,540 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne Line Catholic Infant School Wickhay , SS15 5AF | 3out of 4 | 2,540 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,397 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Gable Hall School Southend Road , Corringham SS17 8JT | 2out of 4 | 2,454 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX | 3out of 4 | 3,046 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Hassenbrook Academy Hassenbrook Road , SS17 0NS | 2out of 4 | 4,051 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 4,259 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Support Service Langdon Hills Basildon High Road , Langdon Hills SS16 6HG | 3out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 4,287 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.