SS12 0AB is a mixed residential area on Market Avenue, 1.1km from Wickford in Wickford. Administratively it sits within Wickford Castledon ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SS12 0AB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £243k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS12 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00108351 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET AVENUE, SS12 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET AVENUE, SS12 0AB.
224
38
£ 47,300 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS12 0AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 69% social renting, SS12 0AB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS12 0AB. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 213,750
8 sales · Mean £ 208,187
Terraced
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS12 0AB is moderate at 79 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.
school Local Schools
Wickford Primary School
North Crescent Primary School
The Wickford Church of England School
Runwell Community Primary School
Grange Primary School
The Bromfords School
Castledon School
Oakfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- British Rail Social Association0.1 km
- Downham Arms0.8 km
- Wickford Community Association0.5 km
- Wickford Cricket Club0.6 km
- Posh Boys Brewery0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- ATM BAR AND RESTAURANT0.3 km
- Beans and Bagels0.2 km
- Jade Palace0.3 km
- Wickford Diner0.3 km
- Britannia Fish and Chips0.4 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Hungry Monkeys0.3 km
- New World0.4 km
- Wickford Grill0.4 km
- Cookies And Cones0.4 km
- Italiano express ltd0.4 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Smokers Paradise0.4 km
- Wickford Health Store0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Well Pharmacy0.2 km
- Greggs Bakers0.3 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
- Aldi0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wickford0.1 km
- Battlesbridge3.5 km
- Pitsea6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Wickford Rail Station0.1 km
- Wickford Rail Station0.1 km
- Wickford Rail Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Station Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS120AB · Data under Open Government Licence