Postcode report
Is SS16 4JB a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About SS16 4JB: area rating, property, schools and local change
SS16 4JB is a postcode in Nethermayne, Basildon, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SS16 4JB, then scores the surrounding small area 28/100 - bottom 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SS16 4JB 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 SS16 4JB is based on Basildon 019 Census 2021. It covers 8,624 residents, 6,780 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 36% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 50% 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 1/10.
For property prices near SS16 4JB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SS16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £385k from 80 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SS16 4JB can compare 11 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 adds 9 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 1 records marked free and 9 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SS16 4JB 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 SS16 4JB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 37 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 SS16 4JB
Is SS16 4JB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 28/100 (bottom 4% 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 SS16 4JB?
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 SS16 4JB?
11 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 SS16 4JB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 9 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for SS16 4JB?
LocaleIQ matched SS16 4JB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SS16 4JB?
The latest median sold price is £385k based on 80 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SS16 4JB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 37 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.