SS12 0AL is a mixed residential area on Woodlands Road, 0.7km from Wickford in Wickford. Administratively it sits within Wickford Castledon ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, up 27.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS12 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00182419 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODLANDS ROAD, SS12 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLANDS ROAD, SS12 0AL.
176
33
£ 48,800 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS12 0AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 68% economic activity and an average age of 33, SS12 0AL is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 27.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS12 0AL. The average age is 33.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 210,000
27 sales · Mean £ 210,907
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS12 0AL is moderate at 71 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
Oakfield Primary School
Castledon School
Runwell Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Abi's 2 Takeaway0.3 km
- Olive Indian Takeaway0.3 km
- Rose of India0.3 km
- Cookies And Cones0.0 km
- Italiano express ltd0.0 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- The Coffee Station0.4 km
- Gatehouse Coffee Shop0.1 km
- Mem's Kitchen0.1 km
- Stephens Bouquet0.0 km
- Sultana Restaurant0.2 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Smokers Paradise0.1 km
- Wickford Health Store0.1 km
- Chelmsford Star Co-operative0.9 km
- Card Factory0.1 km
- Cosson's Bakery0.1 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Wickford Community Association0.2 km
- Downham Arms0.8 km
- British Rail Social Association0.3 km
- Wickford Cricket Club0.7 km
- Posh Boys Brewery0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.2 km
- Aldi0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wickford0.4 km
- Battlesbridge3.5 km
- Pitsea5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Halls Corner0.0 km
- Halls Corner0.1 km
- Halls Corner0.1 km
- Halls Corner0.1 km
- Jersey Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS120AL · Data under Open Government Licence