SS12 0BW is a sought-after residential area on Lilac Avenue, 0.8km from Wickford in Wickford. Administratively it sits within Wickford Castledon ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
For serious buyers, SS12 0BW is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £452k, down 11.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS12 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00108357 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LILAC AVENUE, SS12 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LILAC AVENUE, SS12 0BW.
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SS12 0BW combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£452k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £452k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 11.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS12 0BW. 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
£ 332,500
18 sales · Mean £ 370,610
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS12 0BW has low crime rates — 21 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
The Bromfords School
North Crescent Primary School
Wickford Primary School
Castledon School
Oakfield Primary School
The Wickford Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Avicenna Pharmacy0.4 km
- Co-op Local0.3 km
- Coral0.9 km
- Garbett Chemist0.7 km
- J Clark & Sons0.7 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Posh Boys Brewery0.9 km
- The Duke Public House0.6 km
- British Rail Social Association0.7 km
- Wickford Community Association0.5 km
- Downham Arms0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Little Beans Cafe0.7 km
- Marco Polo Indian Cuisine0.9 km
- Oriental Chef0.6 km
- Poppies Café0.4 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Olive Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- Pink Garlic0.9 km
- Abi's 2 Takeaway0.8 km
- Olive Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- Rose of India0.8 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wickford0.8 km
- Battlesbridge4.1 km
- Pitsea5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Deirdre Avenue0.3 km
- Laburnum Avenue0.4 km
- Deirdre Avenue0.4 km
- Laburnum Avenue0.4 km
- Park Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS120BW · Data under Open Government Licence