SS12 0BE is a mixed residential area on Bridge House Close, 0.8km from Wickford in Wickford. Administratively it sits within Wickford Castledon ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
For families considering a move, SS12 0BE represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £286k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS12 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00108355 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDGE HOUSE CLOSE, SS12 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE HOUSE CLOSE, SS12 0BE.
281
43
£ 47,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS12 0BE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SS12 0BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS12 0BE. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 312,000
5 sales · Mean £ 312,000
Flat
£ 226,000
10 sales · Mean £ 224,850
Semi-Detached
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS12 0BE is moderate at 64 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
Castledon School
The Wickford Church of England School
Oakfield Primary School
Runwell Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Abi's 2 Takeaway0.5 km
- Olive Indian Takeaway0.5 km
- Rose of India0.5 km
- Cookies And Cones0.3 km
- Italiano express ltd0.2 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- The Coffee Station0.5 km
- Gatehouse Coffee Shop0.3 km
- Mem's Kitchen0.3 km
- Stephens Bouquet0.3 km
- Sultana Restaurant0.1 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Smokers Paradise0.3 km
- Wickford Health Store0.3 km
- Chelmsford Star Co-operative0.8 km
- Card Factory0.3 km
- Cosson's Bakery0.3 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Wickford Community Association0.2 km
- Downham Arms0.6 km
- British Rail Social Association0.4 km
- Wickford Cricket Club0.9 km
- Posh Boys Brewery0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
- Aldi0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wickford0.5 km
- Battlesbridge3.7 km
- Pitsea5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Halls Corner0.2 km
- Halls Corner0.2 km
- Halls Corner0.3 km
- Halls Corner0.3 km
- Laburnum Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS120BE · Data under Open Government Licence