Postcode Analysis Basildon, East of England

DEIRDRE CLOSE, SS12 0AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEIRDRE CLOSE, SS12 0AZ.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SS12 0AZ's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership, and £485k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £485k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 14.0% year-on-year.

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

SS12 0AZ is a sought-after residential area on Deirdre Close, 1.0km 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 0AZ offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 96% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k, down 14.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS12 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00108358 (shared with 17 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 0AZ. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 472,500

10 sales · Mean £ 483,200

Semi-Detached

£ 385,000

1 sales · Mean £ 385,000

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

SS12 0AZ has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences35
Anti-social behaviour15
Vehicle crime12
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Grange Primary School

Requires Improvement299 pupils0.4 km
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The Bromfords School

Requires Improvement1149 pupils0.5 km
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Wickford Primary School

Good524 pupils0.7 km
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North Crescent Primary School

Requires Improvement175 pupils0.8 km
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Castledon School

Good224 pupils0.8 km
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Oakfield Primary School

Good414 pupils1.4 km
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The Wickford Church of England School

Outstanding151 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Marmaris Pizza-Kebab1.0 km
  • Pisces Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Hungry Monkeys0.9 km
  • Olive Indian Takeaway0.9 km
  • New World0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • British Rail Social Association0.8 km
  • The Duke Public House0.7 km
  • Wickford Community Association0.7 km
  • Downham Arms0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • ATM BAR AND RESTAURANT0.8 km
  • Beans and Bagels0.8 km
  • Jade Palace1.0 km
  • Wickford Diner0.8 km
  • Little Beans Cafe0.8 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Avicenna Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Co-op Local0.3 km
  • Coral0.9 km
  • Garbett Chemist0.8 km
  • J Clark & Sons0.8 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wickford0.8 km
  • Battlesbridge4.2 km
  • Pitsea5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Deirdre Avenue0.1 km
  • Deirdre Avenue0.1 km
  • Castledon Road0.2 km
  • Castledon Road0.2 km