Great Berry Lane is in Langdon Hills, Basildon and in Basildon district. SS16 6BY 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 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great Berry Lane, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS16 6BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS16 6RA, SS16 6RD, SS16 6DQ, SS16 6BZ, SS16 6AW, SS16 6BW, SS16 6RH, SS16 6AU, SS16 6BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS16 6BY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 53.4% | 49.4% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 46.6% | 50.6% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 6BY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% 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 | 25.5% | 29% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.9% | 58% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 13.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 53.1% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 37% | 34.7% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 7.7% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 26.3% | 19.6% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 14.5% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 14.9% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 15.3% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 30.2% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 6% | 0.8% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.6% | 85.9% | -11.7% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 96.2% | 89.3% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 89.3% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Berry Lane was 53.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.8% lower than the Langdon Hills average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Great Berry Lane has the 34th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Langdon Hills and the 240th lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 Great Berry Lane, Basildon, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2026-01-22 | £547,778 |
| 139 Great Berry Lane, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £576,000 | 2021-03-03 | £651,042 |
| 126 Great Berry Lane, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2020-08-04 | £685,409 |
| 132 Great Berry Lane, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2015-11-17 | £553,690 |
| 128 Great Berry Lane, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2015-10-27 | £574,069 |
SS16 6BY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SS16 6BY 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrylands Primary School Cumberland Drive , Laindon SS15 6QS | - not rated | 591 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrylands Primary School Cumberland Drive , Laindon SS15 6QS | - not rated | 591 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Berry Primary School Forest Glade , Langdon Hills SS16 6SG | - not rated | 654 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Berry Primary School Great Berry Primary School, Forest Glade , Langdon Hills SS16 6SG | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincewood Junior School Berry Lane , Langdon Hills SS16 6AZ | - not rated | 727 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The James Hornsby High School Leinster Road , Laindon SS15 5NX | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas School St Nicholas Lane , SS15 5NX | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX | 3out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Laindon School High Road , Laindon SS15 6DD | - not rated | 1,896 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 3,138 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon College Nethermayne , SS16 5NN | - not rated | 2,738 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospects College of Advanced Technology Luckyn Lane , SS14 3AY | - not rated | 3,107 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmbrook School Church Road , SS14 2EX | - not rated | 4,517 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Pioneer Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 4,566 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | - not rated | 4,566 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House School Church Road , SS14 2NQ | - not rated | 4,568 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Essex Pupil Referral Unit Fairview Road , SS14 1PW | - not rated | 5,171 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laindon Cafe | Unit F, Wrexham Road | 500 yd | |
| Coffee Station - Platform 2 | Laindon Railway Station, Station Approach | 640 yd | |
| Wakey Wakey | 7a Station Approach | 724 yd | |
| Laindon Day Centre Committee | Laindon Day Centre | 738 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Triangle Community Centre, High Road | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Berry Residents Club | Unit 1, Great Berry Centre, Nightingales | 641 yd | |
| Winston Social Club | 1 Northumberland Avenue | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laindon Pizza Kebabs | Unit G, Wrexham Road | 500 yd | |
| Zara Indian Takeaway | 32 High Road | 654 yd | |
| Laindon Chippy | Station Gate, 5 Station Approach | 724 yd | |
| Good Food Chinese Takeaway | 1 Station Gate, Station Approach | 724 yd | |
| PINK CHILLIZ | 7 Station Gate, Station Approach | 724 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langdon Hills Recreation Ground FOREST GLADE | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Great Berry Primary School FOREST GLADE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Great Berry Open Space WARWICK PLACE | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Lincewood Primary School BERRY LANE | artificial grass pitch | 728 yd |
| Berry Boys Football Club Valence Way | grass pitches | 796 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 | 96.6% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.