Great Berry Farm Chase is in Langdon Hills, Basildon and in Basildon district. SS16 6DS 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 Great Berry Farm Chase, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS16 6DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS16 6NS, SS16 6NR, SS16 6TL, SS16 6BS, SS16 6SG, SS16 6SU, SS16 6SZ, SS16 6BT, SS16 6TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS16 6DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.7% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47% | 48.3% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 34.5% | 39% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 46.2% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (86%) 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 | 61.1% | 52.8% | -8.3% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 33.2% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 10% | 4.3% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 20.1% | 20.6% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 13.9% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 15.2% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 19.3% | 1.3% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 25.1% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.3% | 91.9% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
In this area, 93.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 93.3% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 93.1% | 92.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.5% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 76.7% | 15.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great Berry Farm Chase was 27.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.2% lower than the Langdon Hills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Great Berry Farm Chase has the 16th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Langdon Hills and the 124th lowest crime rate of 553 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmsfield Great Berry Farm Chase, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2016-04-08 | £503,467 |
| Elmsfield Great Berry Farm Chase, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-11-11 | £477,318 |
| Treetops Great Berry Farm Chase, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2000-04-25 | £662,870 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Berry Primary School Forest Glade , Langdon Hills SS16 6SG | - not rated | 230 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 | 230 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincewood Junior School Berry Lane , Langdon Hills SS16 6AZ | - not rated | 827 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincewood Infant School Berry Lane , Langdon Hills SS16 6AZ | - not rated | 827 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincewood Primary Academy Berry Lane , Langdon Hills SS16 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,072 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas School St Nicholas Lane , SS15 5NX | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX | 3out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Laindon School High Road , Laindon SS15 6DD | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 3,507 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 | 3,071 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospects College of Advanced Technology Luckyn Lane , SS14 3AY | - not rated | 3,533 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 | 4,940 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Pioneer Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 4,983 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | - not rated | 4,983 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat House School Church Road , SS14 2NQ | - not rated | 4,986 yd | Community special school | 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 | 928 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Triangle Community Centre, High Road | 932 yd | |
| Coffee Station - Platform 2 | Laindon Railway Station, Station Approach | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Berry Residents Club | Unit 1, Great Berry Centre, Nightingales | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Stores Ltd, Mandeville Way | 838 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 6, The Triangle | 920 yd | |
| Laindon Pizza Kebabs | Unit G, Wrexham Road | 928 yd | |
| Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway | 48 Hoover Drive | 940 yd | |
| Delhi Akash | 52 Hoover Drive | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Stores Ltd, Mandeville Way | 838 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Berry Primary School FOREST GLADE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 234 yd |
| Langdon Hills Recreation Ground FOREST GLADE | grass pitches | 322 yd |
| Great Berry Open Space WARWICK PLACE | grass pitches | 340 yd |
| Lincewood Primary School BERRY LANE | artificial grass pitch | 828 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.