Area Analysis Basildon, East of England

SS12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SS12 postcode area.

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Population

18,753

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 45,150 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
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7/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
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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.

home £351,931 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1411
Anti-social behaviour728
Criminal damage and arson435
Shoplifting375
Vehicle crime337

school Local Schools

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Wickford Primary School

Good524 pupils
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Grange Primary School

Requires Improvement299 pupils
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Oakfield Primary School

Good414 pupils
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Abacus Primary School

Good399 pupils
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The Bromfords School

Requires Improvement1149 pupils
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Castledon School

Good224 pupils
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Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

Good380 pupils
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North Crescent Primary School

Requires Improvement175 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Chelmsford Star Co-operative
  • Booze Cruise
  • Nevendon News
  • New Look
  • Newsbox
  • + 26 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • British Rail Social Association
  • Dick Turpin
  • Downham Arms
  • Harvester Darby Digger
  • The Duke Public House
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • ATM BAR AND RESTAURANT
  • Beans and Bagels
  • Bekash Restaurant
  • Britannia Fish and Chips
  • Costa Coffee
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods
  • Tesco Express
fastfood

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