The Knares is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS16 5TA 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 5TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS16 5UD, SS16 5TG, SS16 5TH, SS16 5QD, SS16 5TQ, SS16 5TB, SS16 5TJ, SS16 5TF, SS16 5QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS16 5TA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.8% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.2% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 36.2% | 37.6% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 43.6% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7% | 12.8% | 5.8% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 3% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 48% | 41.1% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 39.9% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 16.1% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around SS16 5TA this area, 30.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 30.3% | 10.5% | 18.2% | 12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 12.1% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 10.6% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 12.1% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.9% | 24.2% | -14.7% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 7.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 16.5% | 8.2% | -8.3% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Other Asian | 10.9% | 8.8% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 60.3% | 80% | 19.7% | 81.4% | -1.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 76.6% 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 | 64.8% | 76.6% | 11.8% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 7.2% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.3% | 11.4% | -12.9% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.4% | 76.2% | 12.8% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 15.6% | 11.3% | -4.3% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 0.6% | -9.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 6.5% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 5.3% | 0.2% | 5.1% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Knares was 58.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.8% lower than the Langdon Hills average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
The Knares has the 38th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Langdon Hills and the 272nd lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 The Knares, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-10-25 | £316,227 |
| 15 The Knares, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-07-19 | £402,838 |
| 23 The Knares, Basildon, Essex Other, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-30 | £344,076 |
| 27 The Knares, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2018-06-28 | £328,319 |
| 23 The Knares, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2016-06-16 | £390,849 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 104 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 346 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne Line Catholic Junior School Wickhay , SS15 5AF | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne Line Catholic Infant School Wickhay , SS15 5AF | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School and Nursery Clay Hill Road , SS16 5DE | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Janet Duke Primary School Markhams Chase , Laindon SS15 5LS | 2out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 489 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX | 3out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 3,165 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Gable Hall School Southend Road , Corringham SS17 8JT | 2out of 4 | 3,837 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 | 2,150 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 2,252 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 | 365 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Social Club, Southernhay | 574 yd | |
| Cafe Pep’s | Market Site, Kiosk 39, St Martins Square | 713 yd | |
| Venus Cafe | Market Site, Kiosk 39, St Martins Square | 713 yd | |
| Megabyte | South Essex College, College Way | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katz | Katz Gentlemens Club, Time Square | 510 yd | |
| Castle Mayne | The Castle Mayne Public House, The Knares | 518 yd | |
| DB Shack | The Castle Mayne Public House, The Knares | 518 yd | |
| Q Ball Snooker and Sports Bar | Q Ball Snooker Centre, Time Square | 524 yd | |
| Beehive | The Beehive Public House, Southernhay | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Currymaster | 1 Cherrydown West | 236 yd | |
| Rice & Noodles | 4 Kibcaps | 508 yd | |
| Fish 'n' Chick'n / Serial Griller | 2 Kibcaps | 508 yd | |
| Himalayon Dumpling | Market Site, Kiosk 43, St Martins Square | 717 yd | |
| Matteus Caribbean Cuisine | Market Site, Kiosk 45, St Martins Square | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 13-21 Market Pavement | 812 yd | |
| B&M Retail ltd | 3-5 Town Square | 858 yd | |
| Asda Stores | Asda, Eastgate Centre, Southernhay | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlands School WOODLANDS APPROACH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 329 yd |
| South Essex College (Basildon Campus) (Closed) Nethermayne | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 361 yd |
| Lee Chapel Primary School THE KNARES | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 475 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Basildon) Times Square | health and fitness suite | 522 yd |
| Easygym Basildon WESTGATE PARK WESTGATE PARK FODDERWICK | health and fitness suite | 637 yd |
| Basildon Hospital NETHERMAYNE | 810 yd | |
| Kingswood Primary School CLAY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Club Kingswood CLAYHILL LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 862 yd |
| Kingswood Association Hall Clay Hill Road | 900 yd | |
| Basildon Golf Course (Closed) Clayhill Lane | golf | 930 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 | 151.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.