SS12 0BQ is a mixed residential area on Azalea Avenue, 0.7km from Wickford in Wickford. Administratively it sits within Wickford Castledon ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
For serious buyers, SS12 0BQ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £357k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS12 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00108355 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AZALEA AVENUE, SS12 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AZALEA AVENUE, SS12 0BQ.
281
43
£ 47,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS12 0BQ 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 0BQ 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 0BQ. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 342,500
10 sales · Mean £ 348,400
Terraced
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS12 0BQ is moderate at 55 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
North Crescent Primary School
Wickford Primary School
Grange Primary School
The Bromfords School
Castledon School
Oakfield Primary School
The Wickford Church of England School
Runwell Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Abi's 2 Takeaway0.6 km
- Olive Indian Takeaway0.6 km
- Rose of India0.6 km
- Cookies And Cones0.4 km
- Italiano express ltd0.3 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- The Coffee Station0.6 km
- Gatehouse Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Mem's Kitchen0.4 km
- Stephens Bouquet0.4 km
- Sultana Restaurant0.2 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Smokers Paradise0.4 km
- Wickford Health Store0.4 km
- Chelmsford Star Co-operative0.7 km
- Card Factory0.4 km
- Cosson's Bakery0.4 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Wickford Community Association0.3 km
- Downham Arms0.5 km
- British Rail Social Association0.5 km
- Posh Boys Brewery0.7 km
- The Duke Public House0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
- Aldi0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wickford0.6 km
- Battlesbridge3.9 km
- Pitsea5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Laburnum Avenue0.2 km
- Halls Corner0.3 km
- Laburnum Avenue0.3 km
- Halls Corner0.3 km
- Halls Corner0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS120BQ · Data under Open Government Licence