SS12 0DS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Elizabeth Drive, 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 0DS offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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: Prices average £425k, up 31.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS12 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00108350 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELIZABETH DRIVE, SS12 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELIZABETH DRIVE, SS12 0DS.
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
No single demographic signal dominates SS12 0DS — age 52, 94% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 31.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS12 0DS. 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
£ 340,000
9 sales · Mean £ 380,222
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS12 0DS 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
Runwell Community Primary School
The Wickford Church of England School
Castledon School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Avicenna Pharmacy0.4 km
- Co-op Local0.4 km
- Coral0.5 km
- Garbett Chemist0.5 km
- J Clark & Sons0.5 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Posh Boys Brewery0.7 km
- The Duke Public House0.6 km
- Wickford Cricket Club0.9 km
- British Rail Social Association0.4 km
- Wickford Community Association0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Little Beans Cafe0.5 km
- Marco Polo Indian Cuisine0.7 km
- Oriental Chef0.5 km
- Poppies Café0.4 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Olive Indian Takeaway0.6 km
- Pink Garlic0.7 km
- Wickford Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Abi's 2 Takeaway0.6 km
- Olive Indian Takeaway0.6 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wickford0.4 km
- Battlesbridge3.8 km
- Pitsea6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Wickford Rail Station0.4 km
- Deirdre Avenue0.4 km
- Wickford Rail Station0.4 km
- Wickford Rail Station0.4 km
- Deirdre Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS120DS · Data under Open Government Licence