The Knares is in Basildon and in Basildon district. SS16 5TB 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 5TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS16 5TF, SS16 5TG, SS16 5UB, SS16 5QR, SS16 5TD, SS16 5TL, SS16 5TA, SS16 5QD, SS16 5QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS16 5TB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 54.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 45.9% | 45.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 33.5% | 36% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 44.1% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 7.6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 44.9% | 44% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 37.4% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 12.9% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.1% | 20.4% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 15.3% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 16.2% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 17.4% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 26% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 11% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 88.1% | 83.4% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 89.8% | 79.7% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 7% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 9.3% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 79.7% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 10% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Knares 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 .

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 The Knares, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-02-13 | £178,915 |
| 57 The Knares, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £279,995 | 2017-05-31 | £362,474 |
| 43 The Knares, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2016-09-30 | £298,609 |
| 37 The Knares, Basildon, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2014-11-20 | £186,311 |
| 51 The Knares, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £164,995 | 2012-03-23 | £333,317 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | 205 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne Line Catholic Junior School Wickhay , SS15 5AF | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne Line Catholic Infant School Wickhay , SS15 5AF | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School and Nursery Clay Hill Road , SS16 5DE | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Janet Duke Primary School Markhams Chase , Laindon SS15 5LS | 2out of 4 | 1,227 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 | 641 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX | 3out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 3,294 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Gable Hall School Southend Road , Corringham SS17 8JT | 2out of 4 | 3,883 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 | 2,011 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 2,345 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 | 439 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Social Club, Southernhay | 619 yd | |
| Cafe Pep’s | Market Site, Kiosk 39, St Martins Square | 781 yd | |
| Venus Cafe | Market Site, Kiosk 39, St Martins Square | 781 yd | |
| Towngate Theatre Bar | Towngate Theatre, St Martins Square | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Mayne | The Castle Mayne Public House, The Knares | 377 yd | |
| DB Shack | The Castle Mayne Public House, The Knares | 377 yd | |
| Katz | Katz Gentlemens Club, Time Square | 526 yd | |
| Q Ball Snooker and Sports Bar | Q Ball Snooker Centre, Time Square | 542 yd | |
| Beehive | The Beehive Public House, Southernhay | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Currymaster | 1 Cherrydown West | 338 yd | |
| Rice & Noodles | 4 Kibcaps | 372 yd | |
| Fish 'n' Chick'n / Serial Griller | 2 Kibcaps | 372 yd | |
| Himalayon Dumpling | Market Site, Kiosk 43, St Martins Square | 785 yd | |
| Matteus Caribbean Cuisine | Market Site, Kiosk 45, St Martins Square | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 13-21 Market Pavement | 884 yd | |
| B&M Retail ltd | 3-5 Town Square | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Chapel Primary School THE KNARES | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 323 yd |
| South Essex College (Basildon Campus) (Closed) Nethermayne | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 393 yd |
| Woodlands School WOODLANDS APPROACH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 485 yd |
| Snap Fitness (Basildon) Times Square | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Easygym Basildon WESTGATE PARK WESTGATE PARK FODDERWICK | health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Basildon Hospital NETHERMAYNE | 856 yd | |
| Gloucester Park Swimming Pool (Closed) Broadmayne | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 938 yd |
| Club Kingswood CLAYHILL LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 998 yd |
| Kingswood Primary School CLAY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Kingswood Association Hall Clay Hill Road | 1,054 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 | 107.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.