Area360 logo

Postcode insights

SS11 8BF

Rectory Grove

Wickford North

Interactive map showing SS11 8BF and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SS11 8BF

Overview

Postcode SS11 8BF is located in an urban city, within the Wickford North ward of Basildon in the East of England region, and forms part of the Wickford Shotgate area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wickford Shotgate is £67,005 per year. The nearest station is Wickford, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Shotgate Little Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Wickford Shotgate has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,429 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Wickford Shotgate has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Wickford Shotgate is £67,005 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 325 ft away from SS11 8BF.

Flood risk

No risk

Wickford Shotgate near SS11 8BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wickford located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS11 8BF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Wickford

N/A

Walking directions to Wickford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS11 8BF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miShotgate Little ParkSmallWalking directions to Shotgate Little Park

Area Profile

Population
391
Population density
1,599.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.5(-67%)
Vehicle crime
7.73(+76%)
Drugs
4.42(+53%)
Burglary
3.31(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.31(-48%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
351
90%
African
14
3.59%
Other White
11
2.82%
Chinese
3
0.77%
Caribbean
3
0.77%
Total population: 390

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
27.16%
Level 3 (A level)
65
19.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
60
17.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
13.43%
No qualifications
44
13.13%
Total 16+ residents: 335

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
82
46.86%
Owns outright
45
25.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
22.86%
Shared ownership
3
1.71%
Social rents from council
2
1.14%
Total households: 175

Property prices in Wickford North

Median price£391,250
Price per sq ft£422
Sales (last 12 months)156
Typical range (middle 50%)£330K – £458K

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £391,250 (about £422 per square foot) in Wickford North area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wickford North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£525,000£430
Semi-Detached69£410,000£422
Terraced35£345,000£430
Flats15£217,500£312

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wickford North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wickford North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£395,000£187,500£319,000£259,500
2017£391,000£195,500£307,500£285,000
2018£463,000£200,000£312,500£292,500
2019£415,000£205,000£320,000£275,000
2020£430,000£211,000£334,000£293,750
2021£486,250£217,000£356,500£313,000
2022£515,000£221,000£395,000£350,000
2023£486,500£234,500£385,000£325,000
2024£460,000£214,000£375,000£315,000
2025£495,000£210,000£380,000£344,250
2026£545,000£217,500£435,000£336,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wickford North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wickford North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£334£321£341£311
2017£351£329£351£326
2018£335£331£364£322
2019£353£339£378£322
2020£356£327£359£326
2021£390£346£387£359
2022£422£361£430£389
2023£417£373£419£416
2024£393£353£431£407
2025£407£340£423£426
2026£426£300£393£427
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wickford North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS11 8BF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS11 8BF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 20255, Russell Gardens, Wickford, SS11 8QGTerracedFreehold£295,000
25 Mar 202634, Rectory Grove, Wickford, SS11 8ERSemi-DetachedFreehold£435,000
01 Dec 20258, Jacks Close, Wickford, SS11 8EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
27 Mar 202554, Glebe Road, Wickford, SS11 8EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£322,500
21 Feb 202528, Glebe Road, Wickford, SS11 8EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000

Schools

In the SS11 8BF postcode area, located within Wickford Shotgate, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SS11 8BF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryThe Wickford Church of England SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryBeauchamps High SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryHilltop Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SS11 8BF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS11 8BF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express155 Southend Road, Wickford, SS11 8EEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miTesco ExpressSilva Island Way, Wickford, SS12 9NRWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Basildon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,496
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,995
Band D£2,245
Band E£2,743
Band F£3,242
Band G£3,741
Band H£4,489

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SS11 8BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Steven Mark Swaby

Wickford North - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Mark Francois

Rayleigh and Wickford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictBasildonE07000066
Parliamentary ConstituencyRayleigh and WickfordE14001437
WardWickford NorthE05015649
ParishWickfordE04013150
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wickford ShotgateE02004430
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Basildon 007CE01021340
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about SS11 8BF

Is SS11 8BF (Wickford Shotgate) safe?

The area around SS11 8BF records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SS11 8BF?

The median sale price around SS11 8BF in Wickford Shotgate is £391,250 (about £422 per square foot) based on 156 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS11 8BF?

There are 8 schools close to SS11 8BF, including The Wickford Church of England School (Outstanding), Beauchamps High School (Outstanding) and Hilltop Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SS11 8BF?

The closest station to SS11 8BF is Wickford, about 1,262 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS11 8BF?

SS11 8BF scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,429 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS11 8BF (Wickford Shotgate) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rayleigh and Wickford covering SS11 8BF is Mark Francois (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steven Mark Swaby (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.