Carlton Road is in Wickford and in Chelmsford district. SS11 7NB is located in the Rettendon and Runwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Maldon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carlton Road, Wickford, SS11 7NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS11 7LZ, SS11 7NW, SS11 7JP, SS11 7LY, SS11 7NN, SS11 7LF, SS11 7NJ, SS11 7NA, SS11 7JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS11 7NB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents 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 | 55.5% | 53.1% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 44.5% | 46.9% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 7NB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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 | 14.8% | 19.1% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -18.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 54.3% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 11% | 9.5% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 20.6% | 17.1% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
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 | 35.4% | 33% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -15.4% |
| Good health | 38% | 40.5% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 19.4% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 4.8% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 7NB this area, 30.8% 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 16.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.8% | 30.8% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 12.9% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 13.4% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15.9% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 16.4% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| White | 97.4% | 98.7% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 96.9% | 97.4% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 97.4% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 57.9% | 46.2% | 11.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlton Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Rettendon and Runwell average.
Carlton Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Rettendon and Runwell and the 12th lowest crime rate of 550 local areas in Chelmsford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Carlton Road, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £442,500 | 2025-01-13 | £473,649 |
| 4 Carlton Road, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-05-31 | £469,509 |
| 38 Carlton Road, Wickford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-05-17 | £446,827 |
| 6 Carlton Road, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-04-05 | £385,900 |
| 37 Carlton Road, Wickford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £577,500 | 2022-10-27 | £583,241 |
SS11 7NB 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 7NB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runwell Community Primary School Canewdon Gardens , Runwell SS11 7BJ | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickford Primary School Market Road , SS12 0AG | 3out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wickford Church of England School Mount Road , SS11 8HE | 4out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Crescent Primary School North Crescent , SS12 9AP | 3out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Infant School Hill Avenue , SS11 8LT | 4out of 4 | 2,260 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 | 2,512 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,632 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 | 2,973 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ramsden Hall Academy Heath Road , Ramsden Heath CM11 1HN | 2out of 4 | 5,046 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barn Hall Recreation Ground HASLEMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Runwell Playing Field Church End Lane | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Fit 4 All Club Ltd (Closed) Castledon Road | health and fitness suite | 1,090 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.