Runwell Road is in Wickford and in Basildon district. SS11 7AB is located in the Wickford North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rayleigh and Wickford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Runwell Road, Wickford, SS11 7AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS11 7AA, SS11 7DA, SS11 7DL, SS11 8AB, SS11 8GD, SS11 7AJ, SS11 7AD, SS11 8AQ, SS11 7AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS11 7AB has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.2% | 39.3% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 34.6% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 12.1% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 14.7% | 10.4% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.7% | 43.8% | 9.1% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 33.1% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 25.2% | 16.9% | -8.3% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 4.8% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 26% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 9.7% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 16.3% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 4% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 18.3% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 22% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.4% | 86.2% | -9.2% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 88.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.4% | 88.8% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 88.8% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.6% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Runwell Road was 179.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 194.5% higher than the Wickford North average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Runwell Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Wickford North and the 62nd highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8A Runwell Road, Wickford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-09-19 | £245,000 |
| 18A Runwell Road, Wickford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2022-08-17 | £190,845 |
| 8A Runwell Road, Wickford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2021-10-29 | £268,512 |
| 8A Runwell Road, Wickford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-06-15 | £277,808 |
| 20A Runwell Road, Wickford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2018-05-04 | £225,112 |
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wickford Primary School Market Road , SS12 0AG | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wickford Church of England School Mount Road , SS11 8HE | 4out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Crescent Primary School North Crescent , SS12 9AP | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Runwell Community Primary School Canewdon Gardens , Runwell SS11 7BJ | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Infant School Hill Avenue , SS11 8LT | 4out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauchamps High School Beauchamps Drive , SS11 8LY | 4out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | 3out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 5,322 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 5,353 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smash Indian | 28 The Broadway | 57 yd | |
| Marco Polo Indian Cuisine | 9-11 Lower Southend Road | 101 yd | |
| Jade Palace | 27-29 The Broadway | 132 yd | |
| Wickford Cafe | 3-5 The Broadway | 169 yd | |
| ATM BAR AND RESTAURANT | 18a High Street | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickford Cricket Club | The Patmore Memorial Sports Ground, Runwell Road | 144 yd | |
| Posh Boys Brewery | 8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road | 145 yd | |
| The Posh Boys Brewery | 8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road | 145 yd | |
| British Rail Social Association | Market Avenue | 386 yd | |
| The Duke Public House | 80 High Street | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickford Chinese Takeaway | 10 Runwell Road | 5 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 20 Runwell Road | 5 yd | |
| Pink Garlic | 22 The Broadway | 72 yd | |
| Food o’clock / USA Chicken | 26 The Broadway | 72 yd | |
| Wickford Tandoori Take Away | 15 Lower Southend Road | 101 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | The Broadway | 121 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 30 High Street | 325 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 155 Southend Road | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Patmore Memorial Sports Ground Swan Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 101 yd |
| Bodyzone (Closed) Franklins Way | health and fitness suite | 290 yd |
| Wickford Community Centre MARKET ROAD | 399 yd | |
| Wickford Swim & Fitness Centre MARKET AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 438 yd |
| Nevendon Road Recreation Ground Nevendon Road | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Wickford Memorial Park PAVILION PAVILION RETTENDON VIEW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,024 yd |
| Barn Hall Recreation Ground HASLEMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,058 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.