Edward Gardens, Wickford, SS11 7EH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS11 7EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.5%	50.7%	1.2%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	50.5%	49.3%	-1.2%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

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	24.9%	36.7%	11.8%	37.9%	-1.2%
Married: Opposite sex	47.8%	44.8%	-3.0%	44.2%	0.6%
Separated	1.6%	1.5%	-0.1%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	10.8%	8.1%	-2.7%	9.1%	-1.0%
Widowed	14.9%	8.9%	-6.0%	6.1%	2.8%

Health

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	38.7%	40.6%	1.9%	48.4%	-7.8%
Good health	36.6%	41.4%	4.8%	33.6%	7.8%
Fair health	18.5%	13.7%	-4.8%	12.7%	1.0%
Bad health	5.6%	4%	-1.6%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 20.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32.1%	23.2%	-8.9%	18.2%	5.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.3%	13.5%	-3.8%	9.6%	3.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	12.7%	-1.8%	13.4%	-0.7%
Apprenticeship	8.8%	9.3%	0.5%	5.3%	4.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.6%	17%	9.4%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	16.1%	20.8%	4.7%	33.8%	-13.0%
Other	3.6%	3.5%	-0.1%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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%	1.4%	1.4%	1.1%	0.3%
Other Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	98.3%	93.5%	-4.8%	81.4%	12.1%
Other	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.1% 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	97.2%	92.1%	-5.1%	83.2%	8.9%
European Union	1%	4.7%	3.7%	6.1%	-1.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.5%	91.7%	-3.8%	83.2%	8.5%
10+ Years	0.3%	7.9%	7.6%	9.8%	-1.9%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	0%	-3.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.1%	76.7%	10.4%
Ireland	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	7.9%	13.5%	-5.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.3%	37.2%	-1.9%
Christian	51.8%	46.2%	5.6%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	2.9%	6.5%	-3.6%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	9.4%	6.0%	3.4%

Safety

Is Edward Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edward Gardens was 95.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.6% higher than the Wickford North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Edward Gardens has the 9th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Wickford North and the 165th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,800

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in SS11 7EH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Edward Gardens are based on 36 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Basildon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Edward Gardens, Wickford, SS11 7EH

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS11 7EH

Average Price
£373,717

Semi-Detached
£365,032

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£428,719

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Edward Gardens

Average Price
£379,811

Semi-Detached
£369,673

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£442,668

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Edward GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 Edward Gardens, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2025-03-26	£355,719
45 Edward Gardens, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2024-12-10	£337,159
49 Edward Gardens, Wickford, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£327,500	2024-06-27	£340,150
33 Edward Gardens, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2023-09-28	£304,308
51 Edward Gardens, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2023-01-26	£356,040

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS11 7EH

Employment

SS11 7EH 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 7EH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	89
Retired	78
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	29
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Construction	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Human health and social work activities	17
Manufacturing	10
Education	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Wickford Church of England School Mount Road , SS11 8HE	4out of 4	657 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wickford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Mount Road , SS11 8HE	- not rated	657 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wickford Primary School Market Road , SS12 0AG	3out of 4	676 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Runwell Community Primary School Canewdon Gardens , Runwell SS11 7BJ	- not rated	679 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Runwell Community Primary School Canewdon Gardens , Runwell SS11 7BJ	- not rated	679 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Beauchamps High School Beauchamps Drive , SS11 8LY	- not rated	1,460 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bromfords School Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ	- not rated	1,873 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bromfords School Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ	- not rated	1,873 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Children's Support Service Alderney Gardens , SS11 7JZ	3out of 4	685 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW	- not rated	2,119 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW	- not rated	2,119 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Omnia Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT	- not rated	5,291 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Smash Indian	28 The Broadway	300 yd
Mickys Catering	71a Runwell Road	333 yd
Jade Palace	27-29 The Broadway	337 yd
Marco Polo Indian Cuisine	9-11 Lower Southend Road	360 yd
Wickford Cafe	3-5 The Broadway	393 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wickford Cricket Club	The Patmore Memorial Sports Ground, Runwell Road	124 yd
Royal British Legion Club	73-77 Runwell Road	333 yd
Posh Boys Brewery	8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road	406 yd
The Posh Boys Brewery	8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road	406 yd
British Rail Social Association	Market Avenue	502 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wickford Chinese Takeaway	10 Runwell Road	263 yd
Pizza Hut	20 Runwell Road	263 yd
Pink Garlic	22 The Broadway	308 yd
Food o’clock / USA Chicken	26 The Broadway	308 yd
Pisces Fish Bar	25 The Broadway	337 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi	The Broadway		351 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods	30 High Street		551 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Patmore Memorial Sports Ground Swan Lane	grass pitches, tennis courts	161 yd
Bodyzone (Closed) Franklins Way	health and fitness suite	447 yd
Wickford Community Centre MARKET ROAD		573 yd
Wickford Swim & Fitness Centre MARKET AVENUE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	575 yd
Barn Hall Recreation Ground HASLEMERE ROAD	grass pitches	871 yd
Nevendon Road Recreation Ground Nevendon Road	grass pitches	891 yd
Wickford Memorial Park PAVILION PAVILION RETTENDON VIEW	grass pitches, tennis courts	926 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	96.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.6%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	114.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SS11 7EH