North Crescent is in Wickford and in Basildon district. SS12 9AP is located in the Wickford Park 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 North Crescent, Wickford, SS12 9AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS12 0QQ, SS12 9AS, SS12 0QG, SS12 9BS, SS12 9BP, SS12 0LN, SS12 9FT, SS12 9BL, SS12 0FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS12 9AP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 49.3% | 54% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 50.7% | 46% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 37.3% | 31.6% | -5.7% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 47.4% | 6.6% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 10.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 7% | 7.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 44.4% | 48.2% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 29.9% | -9.9% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 13.9% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 22.8% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.7% | 12.3% | -9.4% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 14% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 14.9% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 28.9% | 12.0% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 90.5% | 88.2% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 93% | 87% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 6.5% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 87% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.7% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 55.5% | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Crescent was 64.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.6% higher than the Castledon & Crouch average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
North Crescent has the 16th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Castledon & Crouch and the 269th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 North Crescent, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-12-19 | £406,774 |
| 11A North Crescent, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2024-09-26 | £548,874 |
| 1 North Crescent, Wickford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2021-03-03 | £505,587 |
| 5 North Crescent, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2019-07-22 | £443,766 |
| 3 North Crescent, Wickford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2019-04-12 | £539,109 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Crescent Primary School North Crescent , SS12 9AP | - not rated | 98 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Crescent Primary School North Crescent , SS12 9AP | 3out of 4 | 98 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wickford Infant School Irvon Hill , SS12 0AQ | - not rated | 391 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickford Primary School Market Road , SS12 0AG | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange County Junior School Elder Avenue , SS12 0LR | - not rated | 841 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bromfords School Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bromfords School Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamps High School Beauchamps Drive , SS11 8LY | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryerns Community School Craylands , SS14 3RN | - not rated | 4,637 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barstable School Timberlog Close , SS14 1UX | - not rated | 5,025 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Children's Support Service Alderney Gardens , SS11 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 4,760 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Omnia Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 5,179 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 66 yd | |
| Tony's Authentic Italian Pizza & Street Food | 52 High Street | 244 yd | |
| Stephens Bouquet | 61 High Street | 270 yd | |
| Britannia Fish and Chips | 69 High Street | 278 yd | |
| Lon Wah Restaurant | 7-9 London Road | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickford Community Association | Nevendon Centre, Nevendon Road | 117 yd | |
| The Duke Public House | 80 High Street | 244 yd | |
| Posh Boys Brewery | 8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road | 537 yd | |
| The Posh Boys Brewery | 8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road | 537 yd | |
| British Rail Social Association | Market Avenue | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert's Pie and Mash | Hut In Car Park, 80 High Street | 163 yd | |
| Wickford Grill | 48 High Street | 238 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 58 High Street | 238 yd | |
| New World | 81 High Street | 270 yd | |
| East-Enders pie and mash | Kiosk 2, Wickford Market, Market Lane | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 30 High Street | 383 yd | |
| Aldi | The Broadway | 570 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevendon Road Recreation Ground Nevendon Road | grass pitches | 197 yd |
| Wickford Community Centre MARKET ROAD | 452 yd | |
| Wickford Swim & Fitness Centre MARKET AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 531 yd |
| Bodyzone (Closed) Franklins Way | health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| Patmore Memorial Sports Ground Swan Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 768 yd |
| Grange Primary School ELDER AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,055 yd |
| Nuffield Health At Bromfords Sports Centre GRANGE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,093 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 | 124.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.