Holly Grove is in Langdon Hills, Basildon and in Basildon district. SS16 6SB 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 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holly Grove, Langdon Hills, Basildon, SS16 6SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS16 6SL, SS16 6SD, SS16 6NU, SS16 6SA, SS16 6NX, SS16 6SJ, SS16 6TN, SS16 6UF, SS16 6TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS16 6SB 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 | 51.5% | 51.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.2% | -0.3% | 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 | 38.2% | 36.6% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 48.6% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.9% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 56.5% | 51.6% | -4.9% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 38.5% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 8% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
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 6SB this area, 7.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 7.9% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 11.6% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 19.9% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 22.7% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 30.6% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 7.6% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.2% | 85.5% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 90.7% | 87.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 90.7% | 87.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 7.2% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Grove was 3.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.0% lower than the Langdon Hills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holly Grove has the lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Langdon Hills and the 7th lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Holly Grove, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-12-13 | £437,282 |
| 3 Holly Grove, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2019-08-09 | £438,625 |
| 3 Holly Grove, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-01-17 | £426,861 |
| 2 Holly Grove, Basildon, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2014-07-04 | £374,010 |
| 3 Holly Grove, Basildon, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2013-02-14 | £474,688 |
SS16 6SB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Berry Primary School Great Berry Primary School, Forest Glade , Langdon Hills SS16 6SG | 4out of 4 | 500 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrylands Primary School Cumberland Drive , Laindon SS15 6QS | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincewood Primary School Berry Lane , Langdon Hills SS16 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Primary School Leinster Road , Laindon SS15 5NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millhouse Primary School Tavistock Road , Laindon SS15 5QF | 3out of 4 | 2,207 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The James Hornsby School Leinster Road , SS15 5NX | 3out of 4 | 2,205 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands School Woodlands Approach , SS16 5BA | 3out of 4 | 3,889 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 4,865 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Gable Hall School Southend Road , Corringham SS17 8JT | 2out of 4 | 5,343 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 | 1,435 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 5,267 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laindon Cafe | Unit F, Wrexham Road | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Berry Residents Club | Unit 1, Great Berry Centre, Nightingales | 343 yd | |
| Dunton Park Country Club | Lower Dunton Road | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Stores Ltd, Mandeville Way | 529 yd | |
| Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway | 48 Hoover Drive | 690 yd | |
| Delhi Akash | 52 Hoover Drive | 690 yd | |
| Wok N Roll | 1 Saffron Court | 1,064 yd | |
| Laindon Pizza Kebabs | Unit G, Wrexham Road | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Stores Ltd, Mandeville Way | 529 yd | |
| ANSPRO International, Essex – African and Caribbean Food | Unit 4, Saffron Court | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Berry Open Space WARWICK PLACE | grass pitches | 171 yd |
| Great Berry Primary School FOREST GLADE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Langdon Hills Recreation Ground FOREST GLADE | grass pitches | 664 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.