Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the SS16 postcode area, covering Basildon and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£198,581
Median price
£170,000
5-year trend
+14.0%
Total sales
16,575
The SS16 area has 593 individual postcodes with 16,575 registered sales. Prices are +50.0% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Basildon. The five-year price movement is +14.0%.
A planned Essex new town with fast trains to London Fenchurch Street and a mix of modern and traditional housing at varying price points.
🚆 Main station
Basildon
⏱️ London commute
~40 min by train
SS16 averages £198,581, placing it in the affordable category, +50.0% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 16,575 recorded sales across 593 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in SS16 is +14.0%, in line with broader UK house price movements.
SS16 4TY
£85,301 avg · 294 sales
SS16 6ED
£146,485 avg · 282 sales
SS16 4TD
£68,833 avg · 275 sales
SS16 4TQ
£88,659 avg · 274 sales
SS16 6SX
£190,283 avg · 269 sales
SS16 4TZ
£83,102 avg · 163 sales
SS16 4QL
£149,737 avg · 160 sales
SS16 4XJ
£86,301 avg · 153 sales
SS16 6EA
£152,340 avg · 142 sales
This SS16 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the SS16 postcode area is £198,581, based on 16,575 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Basildon.
Properties in SS16 average £198,581, which is +50.0% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£170,000) is 14.4% below the average (£198,581), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in SS16 have moved +14.0% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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