SS12 0DW is a sought-after residential area on Elizabeth Drive, 1.5km 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 0DW offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £371k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS12 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00108340 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELIZABETH DRIVE, SS12 0DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELIZABETH DRIVE, SS12 0DW.
291
50
£ 47,300 /yr
44%
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 0DW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £371k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £371k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS12 0DW. The average age is 50.1. 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
£ 325,000
16 sales · Mean £ 354,968
Detached
£ 335,000
1 sales · Mean £ 335,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS12 0DW has low crime rates — 13 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.
school Local Schools
Wickford Primary School
Grange Primary School
The Bromfords School
North Crescent Primary School
Castledon School
Runwell Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- British Rail Social Association0.8 km
- The Duke Public House1.0 km
- Downham Arms0.3 km
- Wickford Community Association1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- ATM BAR AND RESTAURANT1.0 km
- Beans and Bagels0.9 km
- Wickford Diner1.0 km
- Little Beans Cafe0.9 km
- Oriental Chef0.9 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Avicenna Pharmacy0.7 km
- Co-op Local0.6 km
- Coral0.9 km
- Garbett Chemist0.9 km
- J Clark & Sons0.9 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Cookies And Cones0.9 km
- Italiano express ltd0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- New World0.9 km
- Wickford Grill1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wickford0.8 km
- Battlesbridge4.2 km
- Pitsea6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Castledon Road0.3 km
- Castledon Road0.3 km
- Deirdre Avenue0.4 km
- Deirdre Avenue0.4 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: SS120DW · Data under Open Government Licence