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SS11 8QG

Russell Gardens

Wickford North

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Detailed insights for SS11 8QG

Overview

Postcode SS11 8QG is located in an urban city, within the Wickford North area 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 median sale price in Wickford North is £388,000 (around £411 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £320,625 and £457,375. The nearest station is Wickford, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

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
Moderate

Deprivation level

2/10

Wickford Shotgate has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,013 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 18% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 318 ft away from SS11 8QG.

Flood risk

No risk

Wickford Shotgate near SS11 8QG 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS11 8QG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Wickford

N/A

Walking directions to Wickford

Parks

No parks nearby

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: £388,000
Price per sq ft: £411
Sales (last 12 months): 178
Typical range (middle 50%): £321K – £457K

Based on 178 recent sales, the median property price is £388,000 (about £411 per square foot) in Wickford North area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £818,000.

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
Detached41£535,000£411
Semi-Detached83£402,500£413
Terraced34£347,500£423
Flats20£209,250£364

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£206,750£380,000£343,500
2026£555,000£213,750£403,750£351,250
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£422£430
2026£422£367£419£415
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 8QG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS11 8QG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 May 2026Tresco, Russell Gardens, Wickford, SS11 8QGSemi-DetachedFreehold£332,500
14 May 20262, Mendip Close, Wickford, SS11 8FQTerracedFreehold£339,000
24 Jul 2026Flat 12, Compton Court, Compton Terrace, Wickford, SS11 8QEFlatsLeasehold£182,500
30 Apr 20264, Bannister Green, Wickford, SS12 9ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000
13 Jan 20268, Bannister Green, Wickford, SS12 9ABTerracedFreehold£360,000

Schools

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

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for SS11 8QG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryThe Wickford Church of England SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.5 miSecondaryBeauchamps High SchoolFoundation school
Good
0.5 miPrimaryNorth Crescent Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS11 8QG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS11 8QG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 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.

Band A£1,551
Band B£1,810
Band C£2,069
Band D£2,327
Band E£2,844
Band F£3,362
Band G£3,879
Band H£4,654

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 8QG, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS11 8QG

Is SS11 8QG (Wickford Shotgate) safe?

The area around SS11 8QG 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, vehicle crime and drugs.

What is the average house price near SS11 8QG?

The median sale price around SS11 8QG in Wickford North is £388,000 (about £411 per square foot) based on 178 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS11 8QG?

There are 8 schools close to SS11 8QG, including The Wickford Church of England School (Outstanding), Beauchamps High School (Good) and North Crescent Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SS11 8QG?

The closest station to SS11 8QG is Wickford, about 1,189 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS11 8QG?

SS11 8QG scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,013 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Rayleigh and Wickford covering SS11 8QG 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).