SS12 0DU is a sought-after residential area on Riverside Walk, 1.3km 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 0DU offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £632k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS12 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00108353 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIVERSIDE WALK, SS12 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE WALK, SS12 0DU.
317
51
£ 47,300 /yr
43%
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 0DU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £632k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS12 0DU. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 540,000
13 sales · Mean £ 578,730
Semi-Detached
£ 508,000
1 sales · Mean £ 508,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS12 0DU has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wickford Primary School
North Crescent Primary School
Grange Primary School
The Bromfords School
Runwell Community Primary School
The Wickford Church of England School
Castledon School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- British Rail Social Association0.5 km
- Posh Boys Brewery0.9 km
- The Duke Public House0.7 km
- Wickford Community Association0.8 km
- Downham Arms0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- ATM BAR AND RESTAURANT0.7 km
- Beans and Bagels0.6 km
- Jade Palace0.7 km
- Wickford Diner0.7 km
- Little Beans Cafe0.6 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Hungry Monkeys0.7 km
- Olive Indian Takeaway0.7 km
- Pink Garlic0.8 km
- Wickford Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- New World0.7 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Avicenna Pharmacy0.5 km
- Co-op Local0.4 km
- Coral0.6 km
- Garbett Chemist0.7 km
- J Clark & Sons0.7 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wickford0.5 km
- Battlesbridge3.9 km
- Pitsea6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Deirdre Avenue0.4 km
- Deirdre Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS120DU · Data under Open Government Licence