Fanton Gardens is in Wickford and in Basildon district. SS11 8QP is located in the Wickford North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rayleigh and Wickford. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fanton Gardens, Wickford, SS11 8QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS11 8XN, SS11 8XB, SS11 8XP, SS11 8XA, SS11 8QT, SS11 8XE, SS11 8XD, SS11 8XJ, SS11 8XS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS11 8QP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.5% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49% | 48.5% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 8QP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% 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 | 24.8% | 26% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.4% | 57.8% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 13.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 46.9% | 49.5% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 33.8% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 13.5% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 19.6% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 13.9% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 17.4% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 3.2% | -2.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 20.9% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 22.2% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 95.9% | 90.1% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 96.7% | 93.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 93.4% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 76.7% | 16.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fanton Gardens was 36.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.8% lower than the Wickford North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fanton Gardens has the 18th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Wickford North and the 169th lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Fanton Gardens, Wickford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-11-13 | £421,921 |
| 30 Fanton Gardens, Wickford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2011-08-25 | £472,843 |
SS11 8QP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus Primary School Tresco Way , The Wick SS12 9GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Infant School Hill Avenue , SS11 8LT | 4out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Junior School Hill Avenue , SS11 8LT | 2out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wickford Church of England School Mount Road , SS11 8HE | 4out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Scott Drive , SS12 9PW | 3out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 886 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,947 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sweyne Park School Sir Walter Raleigh Drive , SS6 9BZ | 4out of 4 | 4,094 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN | 3out of 4 | 5,239 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The FitzWimarc School Hockley Road , SS6 8EB | 2out of 4 | 5,274 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 | 2,887 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 3,148 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 3,906 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Garden | 330 Southend Road | 332 yd | |
| Brew81 Ltd | Unit 5 Hurricane Way | 571 yd | |
| Shotgate Cafe | 7 Hurricane Close | 620 yd | |
| The Tree House Club | Unit 6B, Dollymans Farm | 856 yd | |
| Shotgate Sandwich Shop | Unit 1C Byron Works, Russell Gardens | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Hing Chinese Takeaway | 310 Southend Road | 412 yd | |
| Bartlett Park | The Pavillion, Southend Road | 546 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Park CROUCHVIEW CLOSE | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| The Warren RAWRETH LODGE RAWRETH LODGE CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| The Gym Hub ROBERT WAY | health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| Beauchamps High School BEAUCHAMPS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,007 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 | 197 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.