Postcode Analysis Basildon, East of England

VICTORIA CRESCENT, SS12 0DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA CRESCENT, SS12 0DJ.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SS12 0DJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £392k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £392k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

SS12 0DJ is a sought-after residential area on Victoria Crescent, 1.2km 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 0DJ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £392k.

Census 2021 statistics for SS12 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00108353 (shared with 6 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 0DJ. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 368,750

8 sales · Mean £ 359,965

Detached

£ 525,000

1 sales · Mean £ 525,000

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

SS12 0DJ has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences26
Criminal damage and arson12
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft5
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Wickford Primary School

Good524 pupils0.5 km
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Grange Primary School

Requires Improvement299 pupils0.7 km
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North Crescent Primary School

Requires Improvement175 pupils0.8 km
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The Bromfords School

Requires Improvement1149 pupils0.8 km
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Castledon School

Good224 pupils1.1 km
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The Wickford Church of England School

Outstanding151 pupils1.4 km
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Runwell Community Primary School

Good415 pupils1.5 km
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Oakfield Primary School

Good414 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • British Rail Social Association0.6 km
  • Posh Boys Brewery0.9 km
  • The Duke Public House0.7 km
  • Wickford Community Association0.7 km
  • Downham Arms0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • ATM BAR AND RESTAURANT0.7 km
  • Beans and Bagels0.6 km
  • Jade Palace0.8 km
  • Wickford Diner0.7 km
  • Little Beans Cafe0.7 km
  • + 18 more
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Hungry Monkeys0.8 km
  • Olive Indian Takeaway0.7 km
  • Pink Garlic0.9 km
  • Wickford Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • New World0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Avicenna Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Co-op Local0.3 km
  • Coral0.7 km
  • Garbett Chemist0.7 km
  • J Clark & Sons0.7 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wickford0.6 km
  • Battlesbridge4.0 km
  • Pitsea5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Deirdre Avenue0.2 km
  • Deirdre Avenue0.2 km
  • Castledon Road0.3 km
  • Castledon Road0.3 km