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SS12 0HB

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Detailed insights for SS12 0HB

Overview

Postcode SS12 0HB is located in an urban city, within the Castledon & Crouch area of Basildon in the East of England region, and forms part of the Wickford West area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wickford West is £59,007 per year. The median sale price in Castledon & Crouch is £425,000 (around £420 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £360,000 and £500,000. The nearest station is Wickford, about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Nevendon Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

2/10

Wickford West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,053 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Wickford West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Wickford West is £59,007 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from SS12 0HB.

Flood risk

No risk

Wickford West near SS12 0HB 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SS12 0HB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Wickford

N/A

Walking directions to Wickford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SS12 0HB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNevendon ParkSmallWalking directions to Nevendon Park

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
7,185.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.91(-62%)
Vehicle crime
4.91(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.5(-70%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.8(-56%)
Other theft
2.1(-62%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
282
90.38%
Indian
5
1.6%
Other Asian
4
1.28%
African
4
1.28%
Irish
4
1.28%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
25.75%
Level 3 (A level)
56
20.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
17.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
14.18%
No qualifications
35
13.06%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
46.28%
Owns with a mortgage
55
45.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.61%
Other social rented
1
0.83%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.83%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Castledon & Crouch

Median price: £425,000
Price per sq ft: £420
Sales (last 12 months): 165
Typical range (middle 50%): £360K – £500K

Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £420 per square foot) in Castledon & Crouch area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £2,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castledon & Crouch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£575,000£432
Semi-Detached86£410,000£429
Terraced13£360,000£418
Flats11£235,000£402

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castledon & Crouch

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castledon & Crouch.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£518,750£200,000£342,000£245,050
2017£570,000£208,750£335,000£340,000
2018£545,000£221,000£343,000£309,500
2019£477,500£197,500£320,000£306,500
2020£500,000£226,500£345,000£310,000
2021£505,000£221,500£375,000£328,750
2022£575,000£251,000£380,000£338,000
2023£645,000£205,000£383,000£330,000
2024£530,000£237,500£395,000£370,000
2025£580,000£250,000£405,000£365,000
2026£560,000£235,000£410,000£330,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castledon & Crouch.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castledon & Crouch.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£343£333£345£374
2017£314£348£346£324
2018£340£381£392£372
2019£389£353£361£359
2020£365£353£395£340
2021£397£382£383£418
2022£431£423£441£476
2023£420£377£435£376
2024£443£392£400£401
2025£431£396£423£386
2026£426£402£430£418
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castledon & Crouch.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castledon & Crouch in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS12 0HB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SS12 0HB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jul 2026125, London Road, Wickford, SS12 0AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£445,000
19 Mar 2026133, London Road, Wickford, SS12 0AUDetachedFreehold£690,000
01 Apr 202623, Friern Gardens, Wickford, SS12 0HADetachedFreehold£425,000
10 Mar 202644, Friern Gardens, Wickford, SS12 0HAFlatsLeasehold£270,000
09 Dec 202529, Friern Gardens, Wickford, SS12 0HADetachedFreehold£585,000

Schools

In the SS12 0HB postcode area, located within Wickford West, there are 4 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 SS12 0HB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryGrange Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miSecondaryHarris Academy WickfordAcademy converter
Requires improvement
0.5 miPrimaryWickford Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SS12 0HB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SS12 0HB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodLondon Road, Basildon, SS12 0APWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 SS12 0HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Zoe Tamar Hockton

Castledon & Crouch - 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
WardCastledon & CrouchE05015640
ParishWickfordE04013150
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wickford WestE02004429
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Basildon 006DE01021332
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SS12 0HB

Is SS12 0HB (Wickford West) safe?

The area around SS12 0HB records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SS12 0HB?

The median sale price around SS12 0HB in Castledon & Crouch is £425,000 (about £420 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SS12 0HB?

There are 5 schools close to SS12 0HB, including Grange Primary School (Good), Harris Academy Wickford (Requires improvement) and Wickford Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SS12 0HB?

The closest station to SS12 0HB is Wickford, about 963 m away.

How deprived is the area around SS12 0HB?

SS12 0HB scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,053 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SS12 0HB (Wickford West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rayleigh and Wickford covering SS12 0HB is Mark Francois (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Zoe Tamar Hockton (Reform UK).