The Knares is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS16 5SP 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 The Knares, Basildon, SS16 5SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS16 5RG, SS16 5SR, SS16 5RJ, SS16 5RF, SS16 5RL, SS16 5SJ, SS16 5SW, SS16 5SF, SS16 5RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS16 5SP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 50.7% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49.3% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.9% | 37.8% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 43.1% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 7.6% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 8.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 41.5% | 45.2% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 32.4% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 13.9% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 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 | 24.1% | 18.6% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 12.8% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 22.6% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 12.4% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 27.4% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.5% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.5% | 12% | 9.5% | 3.1% | 8.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.4% | 78.4% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -3.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 81% 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% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 10.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 81% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 12.3% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 2.1% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Knares was 97.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.6% higher than the Langdon Hills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Knares has the 21st highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Langdon Hills and the 163rd highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 The Knares, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2022-07-06 | £224,960 |
| 314 The Knares, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-07-16 | £160,378 |
| 312 The Knares, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-06-07 | £220,375 |
| 308 The Knares, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2020-05-29 | £245,210 |
| 316 The Knares, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2016-10-21 | £205,287 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Chapel Primary School The Knares , SS16 5RU | 4out of 4 | 492 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne Line Catholic Junior School Wickhay , SS15 5AF | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne Line Catholic Infant School Wickhay , SS15 5AF | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Janet Duke Primary School Markhams Chase , Laindon SS15 5LS | 2out of 4 | 837 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Primary School Leinster Road , Laindon SS15 5NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,312 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 2,652 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 3,917 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Gable Hall School Southend Road , Corringham SS17 8JT | 2out of 4 | 4,041 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,390 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 2,879 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | 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 | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Mayne | The Castle Mayne Public House, The Knares | 348 yd | |
| DB Shack | The Castle Mayne Public House, The Knares | 348 yd | |
| The Plough and Tractor | 186 Great Knightleys | 866 yd | |
| Katz | Katz Gentlemens Club, Time Square | 1,008 yd | |
| Q Ball Snooker and Sports Bar | Q Ball Snooker Centre, Time Square | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice & Noodles | 4 Kibcaps | 373 yd | |
| Fish 'n' Chick'n / Serial Griller | 2 Kibcaps | 373 yd | |
| Adams Fish Bar | 47 Ballards Walk | 957 yd | |
| B & D's Cafe & Grill | 33 Ballards Walk | 957 yd | |
| Ballards Wok | 37 Ballards Walk | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Chapel Primary School THE KNARES | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 354 yd |
| South Essex College (Basildon Campus) (Closed) Nethermayne | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 857 yd |
| Bluehouse Farm Community Centre (Closed) Laindon Link | 1,043 yd | |
| Markhams Chase Leisure Centre (Closed) Markhams Chase | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,074 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Basildon) Times Square | health and fitness suite | 1,082 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 159.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.