Cross Green, Basildon, SS16 5QL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS16 5QL has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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	54.4%	49%	-5.4%	51.0%	-2.0%
Male	45.6%	51%	5.4%	49.0%	2.0%

Partnership Status

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 5QL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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	29.3%	30.5%	1.2%	37.9%	-7.4%
Married: Opposite sex	50.9%	51.9%	1.0%	44.2%	7.7%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	1.3%	2.6%	1.3%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	11.2%	7.3%	-3.9%	9.1%	-1.8%
Widowed	7.3%	6.9%	-0.4%	6.1%	0.8%

Health

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	43.2%	49.5%	6.3%	48.4%	1.1%
Good health	34.4%	33%	-1.4%	33.6%	-0.6%
Fair health	17.2%	14.4%	-2.8%	12.7%	1.7%
Bad health	3.9%	3.1%	-0.8%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	30.6%	24%	-6.6%	18.2%	5.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	22.4%	11.2%	-11.2%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	13.3%	-2.2%	13.4%	-0.1%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	3.4%	-0.9%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.8%	15.5%	7.7%	16.9%	-1.4%
Degree or Similar	12.9%	30.9%	18.0%	33.8%	-2.9%
Other	6.5%	1.7%	-4.8%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.3% 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%	2.4%	2.4%	1.1%	1.3%
Chinese	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	4.6%	11%	6.4%	3.1%	7.9%
Other Asian	1.4%	5.1%	3.7%	1.6%	3.5%
Black African	0%	4.5%	4.5%	2.5%	2.0%
Black Caribbean	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	1.0%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	1%	0.3%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0.4%	1%	0.6%	0.8%	0.2%
White	90.2%	72.3%	-17.9%	81.4%	-9.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.4% 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	89.1%	81.4%	-7.7%	83.2%	-1.8%
European Union	2.5%	1.4%	-1.1%	6.1%	-4.7%
Rest of Europe	1.8%	1%	-0.8%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	0%	3.1%	3.1%	2.7%	0.4%
Middle East and Asia	6.3%	12.4%	6.1%	5.6%	6.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.4%	81.4%	-7.0%	83.2%	-1.8%
10+ Years	1.1%	11%	9.9%	9.8%	1.2%
5-10 Years	2.5%	4.8%	2.3%	2.9%	1.9%
2-5 Years	5.3%	2.1%	-3.2%	2.2%	-0.1%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0.7%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.4%	76.7%	5.7%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	3.8%	1.2%	2.6%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	10.4%	13.5%	-3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.8%	37.2%	0.6%
Christian	49.1%	46.2%	2.9%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	5.5%	1.7%	3.8%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	2.4%	6.5%	-4.1%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Cross Green Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Green was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Langdon Hills average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in SS16 5QL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Cross Green are based on 71 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Basildon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Cross Green, Basildon, SS16 5QL

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS16 5QL

Average Price
£309,431

Semi-Detached
£297,194

Terraced
£310,151

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cross Green

Average Price
£306,287

Semi-Detached
£308,507

Terraced
£310,951

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£201,377

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cross GreenStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
67 Cross Green, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£275,000	2024-09-16	£285,248
37 Cross Green, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£225,000	2023-10-23	£231,706
45 Cross Green, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£360,000	2023-07-03	£382,524
52 Cross Green, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£330,000	2022-09-20	£330,660
36 Cross Green, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building	£264,000	2021-02-26	£305,460

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS16 5QL

Employment

SS16 5QL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	100
Retired	52
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Education	16
Manufacturing	13
Construction	10
Financial and insurance activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	7
Information and communication	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Transport and storage	6
Other	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lee Chapel Primary School The Knares , SS16 5RU	4out of 4	244 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Anne Line Catholic Junior School Wickhay , SS15 5AF	3out of 4	481 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Anne Line Catholic Infant School Wickhay , SS15 5AF	3out of 4	481 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Janet Duke Primary School Markhams Chase , Laindon SS15 5LS	2out of 4	1,044 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingswood Primary School and Nursery Clay Hill Road , SS16 5DE	3out of 4	1,316 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA	3out of 4	764 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX	3out of 4	1,652 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA	3out of 4	2,176 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX	3out of 4	3,343 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ortu Gable Hall School Southend Road , Corringham SS17 8JT	2out of 4	4,050 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,958 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA	4out of 4	2,338 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Salvation Army Luncheon Club	Fauners	462 yd
Buzz Bingo	Gala Social Club, Southernhay	585 yd
Towngate Theatre Bar	Towngate Theatre, St Martins Square	709 yd
Cafe Pep’s	Market Site, Kiosk 39, St Martins Square	763 yd
Venus Cafe	Market Site, Kiosk 39, St Martins Square	763 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Castle Mayne	The Castle Mayne Public House, The Knares	371 yd
DB Shack	The Castle Mayne Public House, The Knares	371 yd
Katz	Katz Gentlemens Club, Time Square	467 yd
Q Ball Snooker and Sports Bar	Q Ball Snooker Centre, Time Square	482 yd
Beehive	The Beehive Public House, Southernhay	726 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rice & Noodles	4 Kibcaps	381 yd
Fish 'n' Chick'n / Serial Griller	2 Kibcaps	381 yd
Currymaster	1 Cherrydown West	412 yd
CEASED Mr Biggs Caribbean Authentic Food	Market Site, Kiosk 45, St Martins Square	709 yd
Potbellys	Market Site, Kiosk 42, St Martins Square	758 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
B&M Retail ltd	3-5 Town Square		867 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods	13-21 Market Pavement		868 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lee Chapel Primary School THE KNARES	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	281 yd
Snap Fitness (Basildon) Times Square	health and fitness suite	528 yd
South Essex College (Basildon Campus) (Closed) Nethermayne	health and fitness suite, squash courts	572 yd
Woodlands School WOODLANDS APPROACH	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	633 yd
Easygym Basildon WESTGATE PARK WESTGATE PARK FODDERWICK	health and fitness suite	660 yd
Gloucester Park Swimming Pool (Closed) Broadmayne	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	815 yd
Basildon Hospital NETHERMAYNE		1,031 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	127.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SS16 5QL