SS12 0DL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Victoria Avenue, 1.2km from Wickford in Wickford. Administratively it sits within Wickford Castledon ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
For serious buyers, SS12 0DL is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, down 12.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS12 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00108350 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA AVENUE, SS12 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA AVENUE, SS12 0DL.
331
52
£ 47,300 /yr
43%
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 0DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £350k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 12.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS12 0DL. The average age is 51.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 359,000
12 sales · Mean £ 372,958
Detached
£ 517,500
1 sales · Mean £ 517,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS12 0DL has low crime rates — 34 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
Wickford Primary School
North Crescent Primary School
Grange Primary School
The Bromfords School
Castledon School
The Wickford Church of England School
Runwell Community Primary School
Oakfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- British Rail Social Association0.5 km
- Downham Arms0.4 km
- Wickford Community Association0.6 km
- Posh Boys Brewery0.8 km
- The Duke Public House0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- ATM BAR AND RESTAURANT0.6 km
- Beans and Bagels0.5 km
- Jade Palace0.7 km
- Wickford Diner0.6 km
- Britannia Fish and Chips0.6 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Hungry Monkeys0.7 km
- New World0.6 km
- Wickford Grill0.6 km
- Cookies And Cones0.6 km
- Italiano express ltd0.6 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Smokers Paradise0.7 km
- Wickford Health Store0.7 km
- Greggs Bakers0.6 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
- Aldi0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wickford0.5 km
- Battlesbridge3.9 km
- Pitsea5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Deirdre Avenue0.3 km
- Deirdre Avenue0.3 km
- Castledon Road0.5 km
- Castledon Road0.5 km
- Wickford Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SS120DL · Data under Open Government Licence