SS12 0BY is a safe, established residential area on Laburnum Avenue, 0.5km 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 0BY offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £312k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS12 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00108355 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LABURNUM AVENUE, SS12 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LABURNUM AVENUE, SS12 0BY.
281
43
£ 47,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS12 0BY 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 0BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 78% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS12 0BY. 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
£ 302,000
6 sales · Mean £ 308,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS12 0BY has low crime rates — 40 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.
school Local Schools
North Crescent Primary School
Grange Primary School
The Bromfords School
Wickford Primary 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 Association0.7 km
- Posh Boys Brewery0.8 km
- The Duke Public House0.5 km
- Downham Arms0.7 km
- Wickford Community Association0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- ATM BAR AND RESTAURANT0.6 km
- Beans and Bagels0.6 km
- Jade Palace0.8 km
- Wickford Diner0.6 km
- Little Beans Cafe0.6 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Hungry Monkeys0.7 km
- Olive Indian Takeaway0.7 km
- Pink Garlic0.8 km
- Wickford Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Pizza Pizza0.3 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Avicenna Pharmacy0.4 km
- Co-op Local0.4 km
- Coral0.9 km
- Cranfield SF Connect0.9 km
- Garbett Chemist0.6 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wickford0.8 km
- Battlesbridge3.9 km
- Pitsea5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Laburnum Avenue0.1 km
- Laburnum Avenue0.1 km
- Park Drive0.2 km
- Park Drive0.3 km
- Halls Corner0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS120BY · Data under Open Government Licence