The Broadway is in Wickford and in Basildon district. SS11 7AJ 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 The Broadway, Wickford, SS11 7AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS11 7AD, SS11 7AA, SS11 7GU, SS11 7AH, SS11 8AB, SS11 7DA, SS11 7AF, SS11 7AB, SS11 7DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS11 7AJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 56.5% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 44.9% | 43.5% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -5.5% |
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 | 21.8% | 24.7% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 45.5% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 9.8% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 17.6% | 18.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
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 | 41.3% | 34.6% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -13.8% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 43.1% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 9.5% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 16.3% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 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.
In the area around SS11 7AJ this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.8% | 28.4% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 13.2% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 14% | -7.0% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 12.1% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 21.8% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.8% | 91.6% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.7% | 95.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 95.9% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Broadway was 187.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 208.4% higher than the Wickford North average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The Broadway has the 3rd highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Wickford North and the 61st highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 The Broadway, Wickford, Essex Other, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2018-06-26 | £1,671,625 |
SS11 7AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in SS11 7AJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wickford Primary School Market Road , SS12 0AG | 3out of 4 | 329 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Crescent Primary School North Crescent , SS12 9AP | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wickford Church of England School Mount Road , SS11 8HE | 4out of 4 | 802 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Runwell Community Primary School Canewdon Gardens , Runwell SS11 7BJ | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Elder Avenue , SS12 0LR | 2out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamps High School Beauchamps Drive , SS11 8LY | 4out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,767 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 5,315 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 5,377 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Palace | 27-29 The Broadway | 38 yd | |
| Wickford Cafe | 3-5 The Broadway | 46 yd | |
| Smash Indian | 28 The Broadway | 66 yd | |
| Marco Polo Indian Cuisine | 9-11 Lower Southend Road | 76 yd | |
| ATM BAR AND RESTAURANT | 18a High Street | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posh Boys Brewery | 8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road | 114 yd | |
| The Posh Boys Brewery | 8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road | 114 yd | |
| Wickford Cricket Club | The Patmore Memorial Sports Ground, Runwell Road | 229 yd | |
| British Rail Social Association | Market Avenue | 287 yd | |
| The Duke Public House | 80 High Street | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pisces Fish Bar | 25 The Broadway | 38 yd | |
| Marmaris Pizza-Kebab | 17 The Broadway | 38 yd | |
| Pink Garlic | 22 The Broadway | 52 yd | |
| Food o’clock / USA Chicken | 26 The Broadway | 52 yd | |
| Wickford Tandoori Take Away | 15 Lower Southend Road | 76 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | The Broadway | 2 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 30 High Street | 205 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Patmore Memorial Sports Ground Swan Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 207 yd |
| Wickford Community Centre MARKET ROAD | 279 yd | |
| Wickford Swim & Fitness Centre MARKET AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 328 yd |
| Bodyzone (Closed) Franklins Way | health and fitness suite | 369 yd |
| Nevendon Road Recreation Ground Nevendon Road | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Barn Hall Recreation Ground HASLEMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.