SS12 0AY is a sought-after residential area on Deirdre Avenue, 0.9km from Wickford in Wickford. Administratively it sits within Wickford Castledon ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
For serious buyers, SS12 0AY is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 96% 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 £405k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS12 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00108358 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEIRDRE AVENUE, SS12 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEIRDRE AVENUE, SS12 0AY.
302
49
£ 47,300 /yr
45%
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 0AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 96% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £405k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS12 0AY. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 378,500
20 sales · Mean £ 363,249
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS12 0AY has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Grange Primary School
The Bromfords School
Castledon School
North Crescent Primary School
Wickford Primary School
Oakfield Primary School
The Wickford Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Avicenna Pharmacy0.6 km
- Co-op Local0.4 km
- Garbett Chemist0.9 km
- J Clark & Sons0.9 km
- M&Co Trading Limited0.9 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Duke Public House0.8 km
- British Rail Social Association0.9 km
- Wickford Community Association0.7 km
- Downham Arms0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Little Beans Cafe0.9 km
- Oriental Chef0.8 km
- Poppies Café0.6 km
- Subway0.9 km
- The Lillies1.0 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Pizza Pizza0.5 km
- Abi's 2 Takeaway1.0 km
- Pathari's0.6 km
- Nevendon Fish and Chips0.6 km
- New World0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wickford1.0 km
- Battlesbridge4.3 km
- Pitsea5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Deirdre Avenue0.4 km
- Deirdre Avenue0.4 km
- Castledon Road0.4 km
- Castledon Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS120AY · Data under Open Government Licence