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SS11

WICKFORD

Essex, East Of England, England

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SS11 covers WICKFORD in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £421,184
1yr change ▼ 2.7%
Crime 56% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£421,184

▼ 2.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

47% above national avg

Crime Rate

36.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

56% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

328 Mbps

Property Prices in SS11

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SS11 is £421,184, broadly in line with the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in SS11 cost 46.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SS11 have fallen 2.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £561,706 273
Semi-detached £392,269 403
Terraced £330,827 118
Flat £208,481 108
All types £421,184 929

5-Year Price History

£411K £416K £420K £424K £428K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SS11

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 36.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SS11 has a crime rate well 56% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
13.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
7.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
3.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SS11

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SS11 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Beauchamps High School Secondary Not inspected mi
Children's Support Service Other Not inspected mi
Runwell Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
The Wickford Church of England School Primary Outstanding mi
Hilltop Infant School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

89,815

Population

67

Median Age

37%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
37.0%
Private rent
9.0%
Social rent
8.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SS11 are 328.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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328.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SS11 is collected by Rochford. The Band D rate is £2,076/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SS11 — WICKFORD

Area Summary

SS11 (WICKFORD) offers above-average property prices (£421,184, 47% above national average), low crime (56% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (328 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SS11 WICKFORD

What is the average house price in SS11 WICKFORD?
The average house price in SS11 (WICKFORD) is £421,184, based on 929 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 47% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.7% over the past year.
Is SS11 WICKFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in SS11 is significantly below the national average (36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (13.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SS11 WICKFORD?
The population of SS11 (WICKFORD) is approximately 89,815 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 37% of homes are owner-occupied, 9% are privately rented, and 8% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SS11?
The average broadband download speed in SS11 is 328 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 80%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SS11 WICKFORD?
There are 7 schools in or near SS11. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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