SS12 0BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Farnes Avenue, 0.5km from Wickford in Wickford. Administratively it sits within Wickford Castledon ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SS12 0BX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £367k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS12 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00108359 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARNES AVENUE, SS12 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARNES AVENUE, SS12 0BX.
218
52
£ 47,300 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS12 0BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SS12 0BX has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS12 0BX. The average age is 52.4. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 395,000
1 sales · Mean £ 395,000
Detached
£ 340,000
1 sales · Mean £ 340,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS12 0BX is moderate at 51 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
Grange Primary School
Wickford Primary School
The Bromfords School
Castledon School
Oakfield Primary School
The Wickford Church of England School
Abacus Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- British Rail Social Association0.6 km
- Downham Arms0.7 km
- Wickford Community Association0.3 km
- Posh Boys Brewery0.7 km
- The Duke Public House0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- ATM BAR AND RESTAURANT0.6 km
- Beans and Bagels0.6 km
- Jade Palace0.7 km
- Wickford Diner0.5 km
- Britannia Fish and Chips0.4 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Hungry Monkeys0.7 km
- New World0.4 km
- Wickford Grill0.4 km
- Cookies And Cones0.4 km
- Italiano express ltd0.4 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Smokers Paradise0.5 km
- Wickford Health Store0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Well Pharmacy0.6 km
- Greggs Bakers0.5 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
- Aldi0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wickford0.7 km
- Battlesbridge3.8 km
- Pitsea5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Laburnum Avenue0.1 km
- Laburnum Avenue0.1 km
- Park Drive0.3 km
- Halls Corner0.3 km
- Halls Corner0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS120BX · Data under Open Government Licence