SS12 0BH is a sought-after residential area on Laurel Avenue, 0.7km 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 0BH offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 94% 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k, down 11.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS12 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00108357 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAUREL AVENUE, SS12 0BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAUREL AVENUE, SS12 0BH.
239
49
£ 47,300 /yr
46%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS12 0BH spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 11.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS12 0BH. The average age is 48.8. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 330,000
13 sales · Mean £ 363,115
Detached
£ 365,000
1 sales · Mean £ 365,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS12 0BH has low crime rates — 39 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
Grange Primary School
North Crescent Primary School
Wickford Primary School
The Bromfords School
Castledon School
Oakfield Primary School
The Wickford Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- British Rail Social Association0.6 km
- Downham Arms0.5 km
- Wickford Community Association0.4 km
- Posh Boys Brewery0.8 km
- The Duke Public House0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- ATM BAR AND RESTAURANT0.6 km
- Beans and Bagels0.6 km
- Jade Palace0.8 km
- Wickford Diner0.6 km
- Britannia Fish and Chips0.5 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Hungry Monkeys0.7 km
- New World0.5 km
- Wickford Grill0.5 km
- Cookies And Cones0.5 km
- Italiano express ltd0.5 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Smokers Paradise0.5 km
- Wickford Health Store0.5 km
- Greggs Bakers0.6 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- Chelmsford Star Co-operative0.7 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
- Aldi0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wickford0.7 km
- Battlesbridge4.0 km
- Pitsea5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Laburnum Avenue0.3 km
- Laburnum Avenue0.3 km
- Deirdre Avenue0.3 km
- Deirdre Avenue0.4 km
- Halls Corner0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS120BH · Data under Open Government Licence