Postcode Analysis Basildon, East of England

MARKET AVENUE, SS12 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET AVENUE, SS12 0AB.

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Population

224

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British84.7%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean7.7%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour124
Violence and sexual offences104
Criminal damage and arson33
Public order29
Shoplifting20

school Local Schools

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Wickford Primary School

Good524 pupils0.2 km
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North Crescent Primary School

Requires Improvement175 pupils0.6 km
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The Wickford Church of England School

Outstanding151 pupils0.9 km
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Runwell Community Primary School

Good415 pupils1.0 km
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Grange Primary School

Requires Improvement299 pupils1.0 km
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The Bromfords School

Requires Improvement1149 pupils1.2 km
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Castledon School

Good224 pupils1.5 km
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Oakfield Primary School

Good414 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
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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
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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