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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 39 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
39
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
18.08(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.37(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.81(-9%)
Vehicle crime
4.75(+4%)
Other theft
3.83(-31%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,955
91.82%
Other White
119
1.57%
Irish
83
1.1%
Indian
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 84 recent sales, the median property price is £407,500 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
Detached18£752,500
Flats5£242,500
Semi-Detached54£399,000
Terraced7£370,000

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

SS120DN

Elizabeth Drive

SS120DU

Riverside Walk

SS120PD

Fyfield Avenue

CM111PJ

Church Road

CM111RR

Church Road

SS120HE

Leasway

SS120JG

Highcliffe Drive

SS120NZ

Bromfords Drive

SS120FF

Market Avenue

SS120DZ

Charlotte Avenue

SS120HA

Friern Gardens

SS120ER

Margarite Way

SS120HP

Belmont Avenue

SS120HS

Tudor Way

SS120LU

Elder Avenue

SS120AR

London Road

SS120BU

Keats Way

SS120JQ

Durley Avenue

SS120AW

London Road

SS120JS

Winton Avenue

SS120LY

Grange Avenue

SS120PR

Browning Drive

SS120AX

Deirdre Avenue

SS120LZ

Grange Avenue

SS120AZ

Deirdre Close

SS120DB

Laburnum Avenue

SS120DH

Victoria Avenue

SS120HN

The Tithe

SS120JF

Studland Avenue

SS120PS

Browning Drive

SS120BJ

Laurel Avenue

SS120JB

Sugden Avenue

SS120NR

Karen Close

SS120PW

Bromfords Drive

SS120BH

Laurel Avenue

SS120BN

Almond Avenue

SS120HQ

Trinder Way

SS120PQ

Ozonia Way

SS120DL

Victoria Avenue

SS120LS

Berry Close

SS120PJ

Ozonia Avenue

SS120PP

St Marys Road

SS120PH

Ozonia Walk

SS120AQ

Irvon Hill Road

SS120DD

Laburnum Avenue

SS120HG

Belmont Avenue

SS120PA

Finchingfield Way

SS120PL

Ozonia Close

SS120EN

Kingley Close

SS120JD

Branksome Avenue

SS120QB

Nevendon Road

CM111RJ

Glebe Road

SS120AN

London Road

SS120AY

Deirdre Avenue

SS120BY

Laburnum Avenue

SS120DP

Louvaine Avenue

SS120DW

Elizabeth Drive

SS120AU

London Road

SS120DT

Brooklands

SS120JE

Parkstone Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.