SS12 is a postcode district in Basildon, East of England, covering 400 active and 118 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SS12 (13%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting (10%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes SS12 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SS12 are around £351k, up 10.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SS12 at 229 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SS12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
SS12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SS12 postcode area.
18,753
42
£ 45,150 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SS12 — age 42, 76% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £351k. Property prices are trending up 10.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Wickford Primary School
Grange Primary School
Oakfield Primary School
Abacus Primary School
The Bromfords School
Castledon School
Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery
North Crescent Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Chelmsford Star Co-operative
- Booze Cruise
- Nevendon News
- New Look
- Newsbox
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- British Rail Social Association
- Dick Turpin
- Downham Arms
- Harvester Darby Digger
- The Duke Public House
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- ATM BAR AND RESTAURANT
- Beans and Bagels
- Bekash Restaurant
- Britannia Fish and Chips
- Costa Coffee
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods
- Tesco Express
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Hot Curry Express Limited
- Cookies And Cones
- Domino's Pizza
- Fish 'n' Chick'n
- Golden Jade (Far East) T/A
- + 7 more
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Area Profile: SS12 · Data under Open Government Licence