SS12 0BL is a sought-after residential area on Lilac Avenue, 0.9km 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 0BL offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k, up 19.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS12 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00108357 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LILAC AVENUE, SS12 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LILAC AVENUE, SS12 0BL.
239
49
£ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SS12 0BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 19.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS12 0BL. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
5 sales · Mean £ 325,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS12 0BL has low crime rates — 19 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
Wickford Primary School
The Bromfords School
North Crescent Primary School
Castledon School
Oakfield Primary School
The Wickford Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Avicenna Pharmacy0.3 km
- Co-op Local0.1 km
- Coral0.8 km
- Garbett Chemist0.6 km
- J Clark & Sons0.6 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Posh Boys Brewery0.9 km
- The Duke Public House0.6 km
- British Rail Social Association0.6 km
- Wickford Community Association0.5 km
- Downham Arms0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Little Beans Cafe0.6 km
- Marco Polo Indian Cuisine0.9 km
- Oriental Chef0.5 km
- Poppies Café0.3 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Olive Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- Pink Garlic0.9 km
- Wickford Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Pizza Pizza0.6 km
- Food o’clock / USA Chicken0.9 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wickford0.7 km
- Battlesbridge4.0 km
- Pitsea5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Deirdre Avenue0.2 km
- Deirdre Avenue0.3 km
- Laburnum Avenue0.4 km
- Laburnum Avenue0.4 km
- Halls Corner0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS120BL · Data under Open Government Licence