Laburnum Avenue is in Wickford and in Basildon district. SS12 0BY is located in the Castledon & Crouch 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 Laburnum Avenue, Wickford, SS12 0BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS12 0NE, SS12 0LX, SS12 0BX, SS12 0LW, SS12 0BU, SS12 0NF, SS12 0BZ, SS12 9BJ, SS12 0DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS12 0BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 58.4% | 52% | -6.4% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 41.6% | 48% | 6.4% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 20.9% | 30.6% | 9.7% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 48% | 4.4% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 11.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 21.6% | 7.4% | -14.2% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 32.9% | 42.4% | 9.5% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 36.4% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 22% | 13.8% | -8.2% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.5% | 21.6% | -16.9% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 9.3% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 16.3% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 19.4% | 13.5% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 22.5% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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 | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.7% | 95% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 95.7% | 96.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 96.4% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laburnum Avenue was 115.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.8% higher than the Castledon & Crouch average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Laburnum Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Castledon & Crouch and the 120th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Laburnum Avenue, Wickford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-10-13 | £360,000 |
| 99 Laburnum Avenue, Wickford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2023-09-27 | £325,817 |
| 109 Laburnum Avenue, Wickford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-06-04 | £328,771 |
| 89 Laburnum Avenue, Wickford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2017-09-29 | £372,907 |
| 93 Laburnum Avenue, Wickford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £288,500 | 2017-06-06 | £371,242 |
SS12 0BY 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Crescent Primary School North Crescent , SS12 9AP | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickford Primary School Market Road , SS12 0AG | 3out of 4 | 598 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Elder Avenue , SS12 0LR | 2out of 4 | 612 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Scott Drive , SS12 9PW | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wickford Church of England School Mount Road , SS11 8HE | 4out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamps High School Beauchamps Drive , SS11 8LY | 4out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 4,716 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 4,944 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 5,098 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 903 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 4,837 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 5,036 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Church | Evangelical Church, 9-11 Nevendon Road | 339 yd | |
| Lon Wah Restaurant | 7-9 London Road | 410 yd | |
| St Andrews Coffee Morning | St Andrews Church, London Road | 438 yd | |
| Sultana Restaurant | 4-4 London Road | 439 yd | |
| Tony's Authentic Italian Pizza & Street Food | 52 High Street | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickford Community Association | Nevendon Centre, Nevendon Road | 360 yd | |
| The Duke Public House | 80 High Street | 515 yd | |
| Downham Arms | 130 London Road | 775 yd | |
| British Rail Social Association | Market Avenue | 778 yd | |
| Posh Boys Brewery | 8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali & Adam’s | 133 Nevendon Road | 375 yd | |
| Albert's Pie and Mash | Hut In Car Park, 80 High Street | 450 yd | |
| Wickford Grill | 48 High Street | 509 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 58 High Street | 509 yd | |
| New World | 81 High Street | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 30 High Street | 661 yd | |
| Aldi | The Broadway | 867 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevendon Road Recreation Ground Nevendon Road | grass pitches | 320 yd |
| Wickford Community Centre MARKET ROAD | 660 yd | |
| Wickford Swim & Fitness Centre MARKET AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 705 yd |
| Grange Primary School ELDER AVENUE | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Nuffield Health At Bromfords Sports Centre GRANGE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 739 yd |
| Castledon School BROMFORDS DRIVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 918 yd |
| Patmore Memorial Sports Ground Swan Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,072 yd |
| Bodyzone (Closed) Franklins Way | health and fitness suite | 1,086 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 | 138.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.