Wick Lane is in Wickford and in Basildon district. SS11 8AR 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 Wick Lane, Wickford, SS11 8AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS11 8AG, SS11 8BE, SS11 8QE, SS11 8EU, SS11 8QF, SS12 9AR, SS11 8AP, SS11 8AN, SS11 8ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS11 8AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.8% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.2% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 23.7% | 28.8% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 48.8% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 11.9% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 10.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 | 37.7% | 43.5% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 38.8% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 12.1% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.2% | 19% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 15.9% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 12.9% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 21.7% | 12.3% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 21.4% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.4% | 93.2% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 96% | 94.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 93.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wick Lane was 59.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.9% lower than the Wickford North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wick Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Wickford North and the 273rd lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Wick Lane, Wickford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-08-13 | £363,574 |
| 38 Wick Lane, Wickford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2023-04-06 | £348,829 |
| 61 Wick Lane, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £331,500 | 2023-02-13 | £339,496 |
| 50 Wick Lane, Wickford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-07-28 | £349,835 |
| 30 Wick Lane, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-09-30 | £354,933 |
SS11 8AR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SS11 8AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8AR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 489 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Crescent Primary School North Crescent , SS12 9AP | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickford Primary School Market Road , SS12 0AG | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Scott Drive , SS12 9PW | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Infant School Hill Avenue , SS11 8LT | 4out of 4 | 1,027 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 | 1,048 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 5,447 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 5,464 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,786 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 4,661 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 4,671 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marie's at Wernick & Sons | Wernick & Sons, Russell Gardens | 349 yd | |
| Shotgate Sandwich Shop | Unit 1C Byron Works, Russell Gardens | 547 yd | |
| Marco Polo Indian Cuisine | 9-11 Lower Southend Road | 680 yd | |
| Smash Indian | 28 The Broadway | 741 yd | |
| Mem's Kitchen | 9 Ladygate Centre, 40 High Street | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Club | S Wernick & Sons Ltd, Russell Gardens | 349 yd | |
| Posh Boys Brewery | 8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road | 635 yd | |
| The Posh Boys Brewery | 8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road | 635 yd | |
| The Duke Public House | 80 High Street | 767 yd | |
| Wickford Community Association | Nevendon Centre, Nevendon Road | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmos Takeaway | 159 Southend Road | 536 yd | |
| Fish 'n' Chick'n / Serial Griller | 167a Southend Road | 537 yd | |
| Spice Kitchen | 27 Apple Tree Way | 605 yd | |
| Dragon Chef | 25 Apple Tree Way | 605 yd | |
| Wickford Tandoori Take Away | 15 Lower Southend Road | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 155 Southend Road | 537 yd | |
| Aldi | The Broadway | 750 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 30 High Street | 764 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodyzone (Closed) Franklins Way | health and fitness suite | 503 yd |
| The Gym Hub ROBERT WAY | health and fitness suite | 634 yd |
| Patmore Memorial Sports Ground Swan Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 806 yd |
| Nevendon Road Recreation Ground Nevendon Road | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Wickford Community Centre MARKET ROAD | 911 yd | |
| Beauchamps High School BEAUCHAMPS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Wickford Swim & Fitness Centre MARKET AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 998 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 | 154 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.