SS12 0AW is a mixed residential area on London Road, 0.7km from Wickford in Wickford. Administratively it sits within Wickford Castledon ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £255k, down 13.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS12 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00108342 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, SS12 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, SS12 0AW.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS12 0AW spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 13.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS12 0AW. 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
Terraced
£ 305,000
4 sales · Mean £ 284,250
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
2 sales · Mean £ 180,000
Detached
£ 816,000
1 sales · Mean £ 816,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS12 0AW is moderate at 68 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 Bromfords School
The Wickford Church of England School
Castledon School
Oakfield Primary School
Runwell Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Abi's 2 Takeaway0.4 km
- Olive Indian Takeaway0.4 km
- Rose of India0.4 km
- Cookies And Cones0.1 km
- Italiano express ltd0.1 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- The Coffee Station0.4 km
- Gatehouse Coffee Shop0.2 km
- Mem's Kitchen0.2 km
- Stephens Bouquet0.1 km
- Sultana Restaurant0.1 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Smokers Paradise0.2 km
- Wickford Health Store0.2 km
- Chelmsford Star Co-operative0.9 km
- Card Factory0.2 km
- Cosson's Bakery0.2 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Wickford Community Association0.2 km
- Downham Arms0.7 km
- British Rail Social Association0.3 km
- Wickford Cricket Club0.9 km
- Posh Boys Brewery0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
- Aldi0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wickford0.4 km
- Battlesbridge3.6 km
- Pitsea5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Halls Corner0.0 km
- Halls Corner0.1 km
- Halls Corner0.1 km
- Halls Corner0.2 km
- Laburnum Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS120AW · Data under Open Government Licence