Mount Road, Wickford, SS11 8HJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS11 8HJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.3%	49.9%	-1.4%	51.0%	-1.1%
Male	48.7%	50.1%	1.4%	49.0%	1.1%

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 8HJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% 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	25.3%	23.7%	-1.6%	37.9%	-14.2%
Married: Opposite sex	65.3%	59.8%	-5.5%	44.2%	15.6%
Separated	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.9%
Divorced	3.6%	5.5%	1.9%	9.1%	-3.6%
Widowed	4.9%	10.7%	5.8%	6.1%	4.6%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	52.1%	44.3%	-7.8%	48.4%	-4.1%
Good health	32.6%	42.5%	9.9%	33.6%	8.9%
Fair health	11.2%	10.3%	-0.9%	12.7%	-2.4%
Bad health	3.1%	1.8%	-1.3%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	1%	1.2%	0.2%	1.2%	0.0%

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 20.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	20.1%	19.1%	-1.0%	18.2%	0.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.5%	14.9%	-5.6%	9.6%	5.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.7%	18.1%	-4.6%	13.4%	4.7%
Apprenticeship	3.6%	6.9%	3.3%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	19.4%	8.4%	16.9%	2.5%
Degree or Similar	20.1%	20.1%	0.0%	33.8%	-13.7%
Other	1.9%	1.4%	-0.5%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	3.1%	-1.3%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
White	96.6%	95.3%	-1.3%	81.4%	13.9%
Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

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	96.6%	94.1%	-2.5%	83.2%	10.9%
European Union	0.8%	3.8%	3.0%	6.1%	-2.3%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.1%	93.8%	-2.3%	83.2%	10.6%
10+ Years	0.3%	5.6%	5.3%	9.8%	-4.2%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0.6%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.7%	76.7%	13.0%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	7.9%	13.5%	-5.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.4%	37.2%	5.2%
Christian	53.2%	46.2%	7.0%
Hindu	1.5%	1.7%	-0.2%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Not answered	1.5%	6.0%	-4.5%

Safety

Is Mount Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mount Road was 39.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.8% lower than the Wickford North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Mount Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Wickford North and the 189th lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.5%.

🔎 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 8HJ, 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 - 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 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 Mount Road are based on 82 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 Mount Road, Wickford, SS11 8HJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS11 8HJ

Average Price
£513,478

Semi-Detached
£490,116

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£532,592

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Mount Road

Average Price
£544,385

Semi-Detached
£494,124

Terraced
£512,802

Detached
£581,416

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Mount Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
41 Mount Road, Wickford, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2023-10-09	£423,251
43 Mount Road, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£455,000	2023-08-30	£466,800
25 Mount Road, Wickford, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2022-03-01	£415,005
39 Mount Road, Wickford, Essex Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2022-02-07	£397,665
47A Mount Road, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£412,000	2021-08-25	£458,860

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS11 8HJ

Employment

SS11 8HJ 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 8HJ 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	93
Retired	89
Part-Time Employee	44
Self-Employed	23
Looking after home or family	16
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	7
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Construction	27
Financial and insurance activities	21
Human health and social work activities	16
Manufacturing	15
Education	15
Transport and storage	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Other	6
Information and communication	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

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	218 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wickford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Mount Road , SS11 8HE	- not rated	218 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hilltop Junior School Hill Avenue , SS11 8LT	- not rated	769 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hilltop Infant School Hill Avenue , SS11 8LT	- not rated	770 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hilltop Infant School Hill Avenue , SS11 8LT	- not rated	770 yd	Community school	No	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	962 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bromfords School Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ	- not rated	2,141 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bromfords School Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ	- not rated	2,141 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Park School Rawreth Lane , SS6 9RN	- not rated	5,166 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	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	1,136 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW	- not rated	2,319 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW	- not rated	2,319 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Omnia Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT	- not rated	4,803 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW	4out of 4	5,245 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mickys Catering	71a Runwell Road	269 yd
Huttons @ Wickford	Wickford Memorial Park	369 yd
Smash Indian	28 The Broadway	570 yd
Marco Polo Indian Cuisine	9-11 Lower Southend Road	571 yd
Jade Palace	27-29 The Broadway	648 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal British Legion Club	73-77 Runwell Road	269 yd
Wickford Cricket Club	The Patmore Memorial Sports Ground, Runwell Road	524 yd
Posh Boys Brewery	8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road	575 yd
The Posh Boys Brewery	8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road	575 yd
Quart Pot	Runwell Road, Runwell	862 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spice Kitchen	27 Apple Tree Way	451 yd
Dragon Chef	25 Apple Tree Way	451 yd
Wickford Chinese Takeaway	10 Runwell Road	521 yd
Pizza Hut	20 Runwell Road	521 yd
Wickford Tandoori Take Away	15 Lower Southend Road	571 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	The Broadway	630 yd
Tesco Express	155 Southend Road	701 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods	30 High Street	810 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bodyzone (Closed) Franklins Way	health and fitness suite	328 yd
Patmore Memorial Sports Ground Swan Lane	grass pitches, tennis courts	486 yd
Wickford Memorial Park PAVILION PAVILION RETTENDON VIEW	grass pitches, tennis courts	529 yd
Wickford Community Centre MARKET ROAD		910 yd
Wickford Swim & Fitness Centre MARKET AVENUE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	954 yd
Beauchamps High School BEAUCHAMPS DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	958 yd
Runwell Playing Field Church End Lane	grass pitches	1,069 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.4%

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	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	329.3 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	30.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SS11 8HJ