Postcode Analysis Basildon, East of England

LAUREL AVENUE, SS12 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAUREL AVENUE, SS12 0BH.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS12 0BH spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 11.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS12 0BH is a sought-after residential area on Laurel Avenue, 0.7km 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 0BH offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k, down 11.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS12 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00108357 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS12 0BH. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 330,000

13 sales · Mean £ 363,115

Detached

£ 365,000

1 sales · Mean £ 365,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SS12 0BH has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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.

Anti-social behaviour94
Violence and sexual offences49
Criminal damage and arson20
Vehicle crime14
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Grange Primary School

Requires Improvement299 pupils0.4 km
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North Crescent Primary School

Requires Improvement175 pupils0.5 km
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Wickford Primary School

Good524 pupils0.5 km
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The Bromfords School

Requires Improvement1149 pupils0.5 km
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Castledon School

Good224 pupils0.8 km
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Oakfield Primary School

Good414 pupils1.1 km
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The Wickford Church of England School

Outstanding151 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • British Rail Social Association0.6 km
  • Downham Arms0.5 km
  • Wickford Community Association0.4 km
  • Posh Boys Brewery0.8 km
  • The Duke Public House0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • ATM BAR AND RESTAURANT0.6 km
  • Beans and Bagels0.6 km
  • Jade Palace0.8 km
  • Wickford Diner0.6 km
  • Britannia Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Hungry Monkeys0.7 km
  • New World0.5 km
  • Wickford Grill0.5 km
  • Cookies And Cones0.5 km
  • Italiano express ltd0.5 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Smokers Paradise0.5 km
  • Wickford Health Store0.5 km
  • Greggs Bakers0.6 km
  • Poundland0.6 km
  • Chelmsford Star Co-operative0.7 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
  • Aldi0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wickford0.7 km
  • Battlesbridge4.0 km
  • Pitsea5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Laburnum Avenue0.3 km
  • Laburnum Avenue0.3 km
  • Deirdre Avenue0.3 km
  • Deirdre Avenue0.4 km
  • Halls Corner0.4 km