Postcode report
SS14 2HL Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About SS14 2HL: area rating, property, schools and local change
SS14 2HL is a postcode in St Martin's, Basildon, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SS14 2HL, then scores the surrounding small area 46/100 - bottom 32% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SS14 2HL are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SS14 2HL is based on Basildon 012 Census 2021. It covers 9,799 residents, 2,999 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 59% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 28% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near SS14 2HL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SS14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £308k from 115 rolling sales, down 5.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SS14 2HL can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SS14 2HL by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SS14 2HL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 41 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SS14 2HL
Is SS14 2HL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 46/100 (bottom 32% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SS14 2HL?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SS14 2HL?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SS14 2HL?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SS14 2HL?
LocaleIQ matched SS14 2HL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SS14 2HL?
The latest median sold price is £308k based on 115 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SS14 2HL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 41 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.