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Wickford West

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About

Wickford West is a residential neighbourhood situated on the western side of the town of Wickford. The area is primarily characterised by post-war housing developments, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes lining its quiet streets. Local amenities are focused along the London Road, which serves as a main thoroughfare. The area provides essential services for daily life, including shops, schools, and several small parks for recreation.

The landscape is largely suburban, with the River Crouch forming a natural boundary to the south. This proximity to the waterway influences the local environment, with areas of open space and walking paths following its course. The Wick Country Park, located nearby, offers more extensive green space with meadows and woodland. The neighbourhood maintains a practical, community-focused atmosphere centred around its local facilities and natural edges.

Area overview

On average Wickford West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wickford West is £59,007 per year. There are 3 schools in Wickford West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wickford West is home to around 7,576 people, with a population density of about 912.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wickford West Population
7,576
Population density
912.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.22(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.3(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.47(+2%)
Vehicle crime
3.83(-13%)
Other theft
2.9(-47%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,955
91.82%
Other White
119
1.57%
Indian
83
1.1%
Irish
83
1.1%
African
67
0.88%
Total population: 7,575

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,393
21.76%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,311
20.48%
Level 3 (A level)
1,131
17.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,085
16.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
813
12.7%
Total 16+ residents: 6,402

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,573
50.37%
Owns with a mortgage
1,107
35.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
212
6.79%
Social rents from council
117
3.75%
Other forms of private rent
48
1.54%
Total households: 3,123

Property prices in Wickford West

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £422,000 in Wickford West area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £2,860,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wickford West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wickford West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached68£396,500
Detached26£643,750
Flats4£246,250
Terraced7£360,000

10 years median price trend in Wickford West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wickford West.

All postcodes in Wickford West

SS120HE

Leasway

SS120QA

Borwick Lane

SS120EP

Kingley Drive

SS120DD

Laburnum Avenue

SS120LU

Elder Avenue

SS120HR

Belmont Close

SS120HH

Burne Avenue

SS120NP

Oakhurst Close

SS120FF

Market Avenue

SS120JR

Christchurch Avenue

SS120PL

Ozonia Close

SS120BY

Laburnum Avenue

SS120AN

London Road

SS120LA

London Road

SS143JH

Southend Arterial Road

SS120PB

Toppesfield Avenue

SS120NS

Nevendon Road

CM111RR

Church Road

SS120AA

Market Road

SS120LZ

Grange Avenue

SS120AP

St Peters Terrace

SS120AU

London Road

CM111NP

Park Lane

SS120HT

The Briary

SS120LW

Nevendon Road

SS120LR

Elder Avenue

SS120DJ

Victoria Crescent

SS120LE

Ramsden View Road

SS120AT

London Road

SS120PE

Bromfords Drive

SS120NR

Karen Close

SS120DZ

Charlotte Avenue

SS120DW

Elizabeth Drive

CM111RJ

Glebe Road

SS120DY

Eleanor Chase

SS120JQ

Durley Avenue

SS120QG

Nevendon Road

SS120EF

Castledon Road

SS120BD

Azalea Avenue

SS120PA

Finchingfield Way

CM111PL

Church Road

SS120PT

Nesbit Close

SS120DB

Laburnum Avenue

SS120EX

London Road

SS120BU

Keats Way

SS120DX

Charlotte Avenue

SS120NZ

Bromfords Drive

SS120HD

Friern Gardens

SS120NW

Oakhurst Drive

SS120QB

Nevendon Road

SS120ET

London Road

SS120AS

London Road

SS120FL

Wickford Park

SS120DL

Victoria Avenue

SS120PF

Ozonia Avenue

CM111RH

Church Road

SS120AY

Deirdre Avenue

SS120JZ

London Road

SS120BW

Lilac Avenue

SS120EJ

Castledon Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.