Postcode Analysis Basildon, East of England

MARKET AVENUE, SS12 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET AVENUE, SS12 0AD.

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Population

176

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SS12 0AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 68% economic activity and an average age of 33, SS12 0AD is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS12 0AD is a mixed residential area on Market Avenue, 1.0km from Wickford in Wickford. Administratively it sits within Wickford Castledon ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.

Census 2021 statistics for SS12 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00182419 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS12 0AD. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.9%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 311,000

4 sales · Mean £ 310,500

Flat

£ 212,500

4 sales · Mean £ 214,500

Terraced

£ 271,250

2 sales · Mean £ 271,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SS12 0AD is moderate at 83 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.

Anti-social behaviour126
Violence and sexual offences107
Criminal damage and arson35
Public order29
Shoplifting22

school Local Schools

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Wickford Primary School

Good524 pupils0.1 km
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North Crescent Primary School

Requires Improvement175 pupils0.5 km
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The Wickford Church of England School

Outstanding151 pupils0.8 km
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Grange Primary School

Requires Improvement299 pupils1.0 km
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Runwell Community Primary School

Good415 pupils1.0 km
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The Bromfords School

Requires Improvement1149 pupils1.1 km
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Oakfield Primary School

Good414 pupils1.4 km
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Castledon School

Good224 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • British Rail Social Association0.0 km
  • Downham Arms0.8 km
  • Wickford Community Association0.4 km
  • Wickford Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Posh Boys Brewery0.4 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • ATM BAR AND RESTAURANT0.2 km
  • Beans and Bagels0.1 km
  • Jade Palace0.2 km
  • Wickford Diner0.2 km
  • Britannia Fish and Chips0.3 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Hungry Monkeys0.2 km
  • New World0.3 km
  • Wickford Grill0.3 km
  • Cookies And Cones0.3 km
  • Italiano express ltd0.3 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Smokers Paradise0.3 km
  • Wickford Health Store0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Greggs Bakers0.2 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.2 km
  • Aldi0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wickford0.1 km
  • Battlesbridge3.5 km
  • Pitsea6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Wickford Rail Station0.1 km
  • Wickford Rail Station0.1 km
  • Wickford Rail Station0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Jersey Gardens0.2 km