Postcode report
SS16 6XD Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SS16 6XD: area rating, property, schools and local change
SS16 6XD is a postcode in Langdon Hills, Basildon, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SS16 6XD, then scores the surrounding small area 30/100 - bottom 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SS16 6XD 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 6XD is based on Basildon 015 Census 2021. It covers 9,602 residents, 2,892 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 45% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 36% 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 2/10.
For property prices near SS16 6XD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SS16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £385k from 97 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SS16 6XD can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 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 SS16 6XD 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 6XD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 55 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 6XD
Is SS16 6XD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 30/100 (bottom 7% 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 6XD?
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 6XD?
12 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 6XD?
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 SS16 6XD?
LocaleIQ matched SS16 6XD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SS16 6XD?
The latest median sold price is £385k based on 97 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SS16 6XD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 55 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.