The Knares is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS16 5ST 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 5ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS16 5SA, SS16 5QX, SS16 5SB, SS16 5SS, SS16 5SE, SS16 5SD, SS16 5RH, SS16 5TZ, SS16 5TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS16 5ST 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 | 53.4% | 50.7% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.3% | 2.7% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of SS16 5ST there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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 | 32.8% | 31.6% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 51.4% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.1% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 8.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 50.9% | 48.8% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 33.3% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 13.2% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 21.6% | 18.1% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.6% | 11.2% | -12.4% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 17.7% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17.3% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 28.5% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 9.6% | 9.0% | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.1% | 82.5% | -11.6% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 94.4% | 83.8% | -10.6% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 10.9% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 83.8% | -9.3% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Knares was 78.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.9% lower than the Langdon Hills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Knares has the 30th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Langdon Hills and the 211th highest crime rate of 553 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 The Knares, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-09-09 | £320,775 |
| 110 The Knares, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2015-01-09 | £290,783 |
| 108 The Knares, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2013-05-22 | £337,403 |
| 112 The Knares, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2011-10-06 | £275,870 |
| 110 The Knares, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2007-03-27 | £305,888 |
SS16 5ST 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Chapel Primary School The Knares , SS16 5RU | 4out of 4 | 89 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Chapel Primary School The Knares , SS16 5RU | - not rated | 89 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery George Street , Langdon Hills SS16 5NQ | - not rated | 654 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne Line Catholic Junior School Wickhay , SS15 5AF | - not rated | 761 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne Line Catholic Infant School Wickhay , SS15 5AF | - not rated | 761 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 | 910 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | - not rated | 910 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Campus Basildon Studio School Church Walk House , Church Walk SS14 1GJ | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Campus Basildon Studio School Church Walk House, Church Walk , Great Oaks SS14 1GJ | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Hornsby High School Leinster Road , Laindon SS15 5NX | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon College Nethermayne , SS16 5NN | - not rated | 561 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospects College of Advanced Technology Luckyn Lane , SS14 3AY | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Pioneer Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | - not rated | 2,630 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House School Church Road , SS14 2NQ | - not rated | 2,660 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmbrook School Church Road , SS14 2EX | - not rated | 2,715 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Essex Pupil Referral Unit Fairview Road , SS14 1PW | - not rated | 3,005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Luncheon Club | Fauners | 812 yd | |
| Aramark @ Costa Cafe Education Centre | Education Centre, Basildon University Hospital, Nether Mayne | 934 yd | |
| Aramark @ Costa Cardio small unit | Basildon Hospital | 934 yd | |
| League of Friends | Basildon Hospital, Nethermayne | 934 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Basildon University Hospital, Nether Mayne | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Mayne | The Castle Mayne Public House, The Knares | 51 yd | |
| DB Shack | The Castle Mayne Public House, The Knares | 51 yd | |
| Katz | Katz Gentlemens Club, Time Square | 834 yd | |
| Q Ball Snooker and Sports Bar | Q Ball Snooker Centre, Time Square | 849 yd | |
| The Plough and Tractor | 186 Great Knightleys | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice & Noodles | 4 Kibcaps | 80 yd | |
| Fish 'n' Chick'n / Serial Griller | 2 Kibcaps | 80 yd | |
| Currymaster | 1 Cherrydown West | 731 yd | |
| CEASED Mr Biggs Caribbean Authentic Food | Market Site, Kiosk 45, St Martins Square | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Chapel Primary School THE KNARES | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 87 yd |
| South Essex College (Basildon Campus) (Closed) Nethermayne | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 558 yd |
| Woodlands School WOODLANDS APPROACH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Basildon) Times Square | health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| Basildon Hospital NETHERMAYNE | 934 yd | |
| Easygym Basildon WESTGATE PARK WESTGATE PARK FODDERWICK | health and fitness suite | 1,027 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.