Postcode Analysis Basildon, East of England

VICTORIA AVENUE, SS12 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA AVENUE, SS12 0DL.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

331

cake
Avg Age

52

payments
Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

work
Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

lightbulb

Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

shieldSafety
2/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
favoriteHealth
5/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
directions_transitTransit
7/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
psychology

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.

home £350,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

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.

Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson19
Vehicle crime11
Public order9

school Local Schools

P

Wickford Primary School

Good524 pupils0.4 km
P

North Crescent Primary School

Requires Improvement175 pupils0.8 km
P

Grange Primary School

Requires Improvement299 pupils0.8 km
S

The Bromfords School

Requires Improvement1149 pupils0.9 km
A

Castledon School

Good224 pupils1.2 km
P

The Wickford Church of England School

Outstanding151 pupils1.3 km
P

Runwell Community Primary School

Good415 pupils1.3 km
P

Oakfield Primary School

Good414 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
shopping_bag

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
local_grocery_store

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