Is SS11 7AZ a safe place to live?

Crime rates in SS11 7AZ are higher than average, at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of SS11 7AZ?

The population for the SS11 7AZ area is approximately 374 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Basildon, East of England

SS11 7AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS11 7AZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

374

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10

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3/10

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5/10

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9/10

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4/10

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7/10

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9/10

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4/10

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2/10

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Area Character

SS11 7AZ is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS11 7AZ is a mixed residential area located 1.0km from Runwell in Runwell. Administratively it sits within Wickford North ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.

SS11 7AZ is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for SS11 7AZ are sourced from Output Area E00108399 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS11 7AZ. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.3%

Asian / British Asian2.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

59%Active

FT: 43%

Unemployed: 3%

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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SS11 7AZ is above average at 90 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour121

Violence and sexual offences104

Public order31

Criminal damage and arson28

Shoplifting20

school Local Schools

Wickford Primary School

Good524 pupils0.3 km

North Crescent Primary School

Requires Improvement175 pupils0.7 km

The Wickford Church of England School

Outstanding151 pupils0.7 km

Runwell Community Primary School

Good415 pupils0.9 km

Grange Primary School

Requires Improvement299 pupils1.2 km

The Bromfords School

Requires Improvement1149 pupils1.3 km

Hilltop Infant School

Outstanding244 pupils1.4 km

Hilltop Junior School

Good339 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby

Avicenna Pharmacy0.5 km
Co-op Local0.7 km
Coral0.0 km
Garbett Chemist0.3 km
J Clark & Sons0.3 km
+ 23 more

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby

Posh Boys Brewery0.3 km
Royal British Legion Club0.6 km
The Duke Public House0.4 km
Wickford Cricket Club0.4 km
British Rail Social Association0.2 km
+ 2 more

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby

Little Beans Cafe0.2 km
Marco Polo Indian Cuisine0.3 km
Oriental Chef0.3 km
Poppies Café0.5 km
Subway0.3 km
+ 17 more

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Supermarkets

2 nearby

Aldi0.2 km
Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby

Olive Indian Takeaway0.2 km
Pink Garlic0.2 km
Wickford Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
Food o’clock / USA Chicken0.2 km
Marmaris Pizza-Kebab0.2 km
+ 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Wickford0.1 km
Battlesbridge3.3 km
Pitsea6.2 km

Bus Stops

Railway Station0.0 km
Station Avenue0.1 km
Station Avenue0.1 km
Wickford Rail Station0.1 km
Jersey Gardens0.1 km