SS12 0AR is a sought-after residential area on London Road, 1.2km from Wickford in Wickford. Administratively it sits within Wickford Castledon ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS12, SS12 0AR offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k, down 23.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS12 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00108341 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, SS12 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, SS12 0AR.
327
48
£ 47,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SS12 0AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £470k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £470k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 23.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS12 0AR. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 365,000
6 sales · Mean £ 384,166
Detached
£ 506,250
4 sales · Mean £ 536,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS12 0AR has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Grange Primary School
The Bromfords School
Wickford Primary School
North Crescent Primary School
Castledon School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- British Rail Social Association0.8 km
- The Duke Public House0.8 km
- Wickford Community Association0.8 km
- Downham Arms0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- ATM BAR AND RESTAURANT0.9 km
- Beans and Bagels0.8 km
- Wickford Diner0.9 km
- Little Beans Cafe0.9 km
- Oriental Chef0.8 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Hungry Monkeys1.0 km
- Olive Indian Takeaway1.0 km
- New World0.8 km
- Wickford Grill0.8 km
- Pizza Pizza0.9 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Avicenna Pharmacy0.6 km
- Co-op Local0.4 km
- Coral0.9 km
- Garbett Chemist0.9 km
- J Clark & Sons0.9 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wickford0.8 km
- Battlesbridge4.3 km
- Pitsea5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Castledon Road0.1 km
- Deirdre Avenue0.1 km
- Castledon Road0.1 km
- Deirdre Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS120AR · Data under Open Government Licence