Downham Road, Wickford, SS11 7LY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS11 7LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.2%	51.3%	4.1%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	52.8%	48.7%	-4.1%	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.

In the immediate vicinity of SS11 7LY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	20.8%	26.1%	5.3%	37.9%	-11.8%
Married: Opposite sex	58.8%	53.8%	-5.0%	44.2%	9.6%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	0.3%	1.3%
Separated	2.8%	0.4%	-2.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	7.6%	8.7%	1.1%	9.1%	-0.4%
Widowed	9.6%	9.5%	-0.1%	6.1%	3.4%

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	40.4%	39.1%	-1.3%	48.4%	-9.3%
Good health	37.2%	40.2%	3.0%	33.6%	6.6%
Fair health	16.3%	16.3%	0.0%	12.7%	3.6%
Bad health	4.6%	4%	-0.6%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	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 18.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.8%	24.8%	-10.0%	18.2%	6.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.8%	15.7%	-3.1%	9.6%	6.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.2%	9.8%	-1.4%	13.4%	-3.6%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	8.3%	3.9%	5.3%	3.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	18.5%	6.9%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	14%	18.9%	4.9%	33.8%	-14.9%
Other	5.2%	3.9%	-1.3%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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)
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	99.3%	98.9%	-0.4%	81.4%	17.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96% 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	98.9%	96%	-2.9%	83.2%	12.8%
European Union	0.4%	3.6%	3.2%	6.1%	-2.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.6%	96.7%	-1.9%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.5%	76.7%	11.8%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Romania	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
No passport held	8.3%	13.5%	-5.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.7%	37.2%	-0.5%
Christian	57.6%	46.2%	11.4%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Downham Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downham Road was 3.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.6% lower than the Rettendon and Runwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Downham Road has the lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Rettendon and Runwell and the 7th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.6%.

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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in SS11 7LY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Downham Road are based on 80 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Chelmsford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Downham Road, Wickford, SS11 7LY

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS11 7LY

Average Price
£479,715

Semi-Detached
£456,986

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£517,597

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Downham Road

Average Price
£529,690

Semi-Detached
£482,440

Terraced
£857,500

Detached
£567,563

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Downham Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Downham Road, Wickford, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£628,000	2024-08-02	£666,021
18A Downham Road, Wickford, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£535,000	2022-03-02	£567,983
33 Downham Road, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2021-03-02	£516,413
8 Downham Road, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2021-02-19	£440,125
5 Downham Road, Wickford, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2021-02-12	£460,249

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS11 7LY

Employment

SS11 7LY 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 7LY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	89
Full-Time Employee	77
Self-Employed	27
Part-Time Employee	25
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Construction	28
Manufacturing	16
Transport and storage	11
Education	9
Human health and social work activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Information and communication	5
Real estate activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Runwell Community Primary School Canewdon Gardens , Runwell SS11 7BJ	3out of 4	839 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wickford Primary School Market Road , SS12 0AG	3out of 4	1,708 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Wickford Church of England School Mount Road , SS11 8HE	4out of 4	1,962 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
North Crescent Primary School North Crescent , SS12 9AP	3out of 4	2,271 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hilltop Infant School Hill Avenue , SS11 8LT	4out of 4	2,382 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	4out of 4	2,639 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ	3out of 4	2,781 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW	3out of 4	3,126 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ramsden Hall Academy Heath Road , Ramsden Heath CM11 1HN	2out of 4	4,998 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

We haven't found any places rated by Food Standards Agency in SS11 7LY area.

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Barn Hall Recreation Ground HASLEMERE ROAD	grass pitches	656 yd
Runwell Playing Field Church End Lane	grass pitches	1,036 yd
Fit 4 All Club Ltd (Closed) Castledon Road	health and fitness suite	1,071 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	72.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	191.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SS11 7LY