Appletree Way is in Wickford and in Basildon district. SS11 8JL 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 Appletree Way, Wickford, SS11 8JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS11 8JJ, SS11 8LB, SS11 8JW, SS11 8HY, SS11 8JR, SS11 8EA, SS11 8JN, SS11 8HU, SS11 8JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS11 8JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.2% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49% | 49.8% | 0.8% | 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 | 44.4% | 41.2% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 35.2% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 16.6% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 41.1% | 40.8% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 37% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 13% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 23.6% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 13.1% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 21.6% | 7.5% | 13.4% | 8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 18.6% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 16.1% | -6.6% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 87.1% | 91.5% | 4.4% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 89.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 89.2% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 90.3% | 3.6% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 1.7% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Appletree Way was 106.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.3% higher than the Wickford North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Appletree Way has the 5th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Wickford North and the 142nd highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Appletree Way, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £366,250 | 2025-02-06 | £381,214 |
| 12 Appletree Way, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-02-19 | £388,602 |
| 20 Appletree Way, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2017-06-23 | £409,134 |
| 1A Appletree Way, Wickford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,750 | 2016-12-19 | £178,489 |
| 19 Appletree Way, Wickford, Essex Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2016-01-29 | £197,432 |
SS11 8JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 174 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Infant School Hill Avenue , SS11 8LT | 4out of 4 | 504 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Junior School Hill Avenue , SS11 8LT | 2out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Crescent Primary School North Crescent , SS12 9AP | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Runwell Community Primary School Canewdon Gardens , Runwell SS11 7BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,219 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 | 657 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,249 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sweyne Park School Sir Walter Raleigh Drive , SS6 9BZ | 4out of 4 | 5,420 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 | 2,380 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 4,493 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 5,014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huttons @ Wickford | Wickford Memorial Park | 398 yd | |
| Shotgate Sandwich Shop | Unit 1C Byron Works, Russell Gardens | 619 yd | |
| Marie's at Wernick & Sons | Wernick & Sons, Russell Gardens | 695 yd | |
| Mickys Catering | 71a Runwell Road | 714 yd | |
| Marco Polo Indian Cuisine | 9-11 Lower Southend Road | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Club | S Wernick & Sons Ltd, Russell Gardens | 695 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 73-77 Runwell Road | 714 yd | |
| Posh Boys Brewery | 8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road | 882 yd | |
| The Posh Boys Brewery | 8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road | 882 yd | |
| Wickford Cricket Club | The Patmore Memorial Sports Ground, Runwell Road | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Kitchen | 27 Apple Tree Way | 2 yd | |
| Dragon Chef | 25 Apple Tree Way | 2 yd | |
| Cosmos Takeaway | 159 Southend Road | 282 yd | |
| Fish 'n' Chick'n / Serial Griller | 167a Southend Road | 282 yd | |
| Wickford Chinese Takeaway | 10 Runwell Road | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 155 Southend Road | 282 yd | |
| Aldi | The Broadway | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beauchamps High School BEAUCHAMPS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Wickford Memorial Park PAVILION PAVILION RETTENDON VIEW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 578 yd |
| Bodyzone (Closed) Franklins Way | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| The Gym Hub ROBERT WAY | health and fitness suite | 883 yd |
| Patmore Memorial Sports Ground Swan Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 889 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 | 157.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.