SS12 0BB is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Wickford in Wickford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Wickford Castledon ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
This is 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. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SS12 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00182419 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SS12 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS12 0BB.
176
33
£ 48,800 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS12 0BB 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.
Area Character
High employment, young population. SS12 0BB combines 68% economic activity with a 33-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS12 0BB. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS12 0BB is moderate at 76 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
Wickford Primary School
North Crescent Primary School
The Wickford Church of England School
Grange Primary School
The Bromfords School
Runwell Community Primary School
Oakfield Primary School
Castledon School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Abi's 2 Takeaway0.2 km
- Olive Indian Takeaway0.2 km
- Rose of India0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Hungry Monkeys0.2 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- The Coffee Station0.2 km
- Sultana Restaurant0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.1 km
- Evangelical Church0.3 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Greggs Bakers0.1 km
- Poundland0.0 km
- Card Factory0.2 km
- Cosson's Bakery0.2 km
- Smokers Paradise0.1 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.1 km
- Aldi0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Downham Arms0.8 km
- Wickford Community Association0.3 km
- British Rail Social Association0.2 km
- Wickford Cricket Club0.6 km
- Posh Boys Brewery0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wickford0.2 km
- Battlesbridge3.4 km
- Pitsea5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Halls Corner0.2 km
- Jersey Gardens0.2 km
- Halls Corner0.2 km
- Wickford Rail Station0.2 km
- Jersey Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS120BB · Data under Open Government Licence