SS12 0DD is a sought-after residential area on Laburnum Avenue, 0.8km 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 0DD offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £358k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS12 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00108358 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LABURNUM AVENUE, SS12 0DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LABURNUM AVENUE, SS12 0DD.
302
49
£ 47,300 /yr
45%
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.
Area Character
SS12 0DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 96% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS12 0DD. 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
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
£ 356,750
3 sales · Mean £ 342,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS12 0DD has low crime rates — 31 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.
school Local Schools
Grange Primary School
The Bromfords School
Castledon School
North Crescent Primary School
Wickford Primary School
Oakfield Primary School
The Wickford Church of England School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Avicenna Pharmacy0.5 km
- Co-op Local0.4 km
- Cranfield SF Connect1.0 km
- Garbett Chemist0.8 km
- J Clark & Sons0.8 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Duke Public House0.7 km
- British Rail Social Association0.9 km
- Harvester Darby Digger1.0 km
- Wickford Community Association0.6 km
- Downham Arms0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Little Beans Cafe0.8 km
- Oriental Chef0.7 km
- Poppies Café0.5 km
- Subway0.8 km
- ATM BAR AND RESTAURANT0.8 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Olive Indian Takeaway1.0 km
- Pizza Pizza0.4 km
- Hungry Monkeys1.0 km
- Pathari's0.5 km
- New World0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wickford0.9 km
- Battlesbridge4.2 km
- Pitsea5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Laburnum Avenue0.4 km
- Park Drive0.4 km
- Deirdre Avenue0.4 km
- Deirdre Avenue0.4 km
- Laburnum Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS120DD · Data under Open Government Licence