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SS12

WICKFORD

Essex, East Of England, England

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SS12 is the postcode district for WICKFORD, located in Essex, East Of England.

Avg price £383,653
1yr change ▲ 1.4%
Crime 42% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£383,653

▲ 1.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

34% above national avg

Crime Rate

46.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

42% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

351 Mbps

Property Prices in SS12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SS12 is £383,653, which is 11% below the Essex average of £429,754.

Properties in SS12 cost 33.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SS12 have risen 1.4% 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 £510,496 180
Semi-detached £379,926 312
Terraced £323,606 210
Flat £210,242 75
All types £383,653 801

5-Year Price History

£368K £375K £381K £387K £394K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SS12

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

With 46.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SS12 has a crime rate well 42% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
15.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
10.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
5.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SS12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SS12 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Wickford Primary School Primary Good mi
Grange Primary School Primary Good mi
Oakfield Primary School Primary Good mi
Abacus Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
The Bromfords School Secondary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

193,632

Population

62

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SS12 are 351.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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351.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SS12 is collected by Basildon. The Band D rate is £2,063/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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SS12 — WICKFORD

Area Summary

SS12 (WICKFORD) offers above-average property prices (£383,653, 34% above national average), low crime (42% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (351 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SS12 WICKFORD

What is the average house price in SS12 WICKFORD?
The average house price in SS12 (WICKFORD) is £383,653, based on 801 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 34% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.4% over the past year.
Is SS12 WICKFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in SS12 is significantly below the national average (46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (15.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (10.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SS12 WICKFORD?
The population of SS12 (WICKFORD) is approximately 193,632 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SS12?
The average broadband download speed in SS12 is 351 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 86%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SS12 WICKFORD?
There are 7 schools in or near SS12. 57% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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