SS12 0AU is a safe, established residential area on London Road, 1.2km from Wickford in Wickford. Administratively it sits within Wickford Castledon ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
For serious buyers, SS12 0AU is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £845k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS12 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00108342 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, SS12 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, SS12 0AU.
453
43
£ 47,300 /yr
46%
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SS12 0AU combines high owner-occupation (79%), strong property values (£845k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £845k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS12 0AU. The average age is 43.5. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 465,000
3 sales · Mean £ 563,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS12 0AU has low crime rates — 15 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 Association0.9 km
- The Duke Public House0.9 km
- Wickford Community Association0.8 km
- Downham Arms0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- ATM BAR AND RESTAURANT1.0 km
- Beans and Bagels0.9 km
- Wickford Diner0.9 km
- Little Beans Cafe0.9 km
- Oriental Chef0.8 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Avicenna Pharmacy0.6 km
- Co-op Local0.4 km
- Garbett Chemist0.9 km
- J Clark & Sons0.9 km
- M&Co Trading Limited1.0 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- New World0.9 km
- Wickford Grill0.9 km
- Pizza Pizza0.9 km
- Cookies And Cones0.9 km
- Italiano express ltd0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wickford0.9 km
- Battlesbridge4.3 km
- Pitsea5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Castledon Road0.1 km
- Castledon Road0.1 km
- Deirdre Avenue0.2 km
- Deirdre Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS120AU · Data under Open Government Licence