SS12 0AE is a mixed residential area on Market Avenue, 0.9km from Wickford in Wickford. Administratively it sits within Wickford Castledon ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SS12 0AE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SS12 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00108351 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET AVENUE, SS12 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET AVENUE, SS12 0AE.
224
38
£ 47,300 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS12 0AE 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 0AE 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 0AE. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS12 0AE 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.
school Local Schools
Wickford Primary School
North Crescent Primary School
Grange Primary School
The Wickford Church of England School
The Bromfords School
Runwell Community Primary School
Castledon School
Oakfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Avicenna Pharmacy0.2 km
- Co-op Local0.4 km
- Coral0.3 km
- Garbett Chemist0.2 km
- J Clark & Sons0.2 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Posh Boys Brewery0.4 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.9 km
- The Duke Public House0.3 km
- British Rail Social Association0.1 km
- Wickford Cricket Club0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Little Beans Cafe0.2 km
- Marco Polo Indian Cuisine0.4 km
- Oriental Chef0.1 km
- Poppies Café0.2 km
- Subway0.2 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Olive Indian Takeaway0.3 km
- Pink Garlic0.4 km
- Wickford Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Pizza Pizza0.9 km
- Food o’clock / USA Chicken0.4 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wickford0.2 km
- Battlesbridge3.6 km
- Pitsea5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Wickford Rail Station0.2 km
- Wickford Rail Station0.2 km
- Wickford Rail Station0.2 km
- Halls Corner0.2 km
- Halls Corner0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS120AE · Data under Open Government Licence