Sudbrook Close is in Wickford and in Basildon district. SS12 9BN 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 Sudbrook Close, Wickford, SS12 9BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS12 9BY, SS12 9BT, SS12 9BH, SS12 9BX, SS12 9BZ, SS12 9BJ, SS12 0NJ, SS12 9BL, SS12 9DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS12 9BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.3% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.7% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 SS12 9BN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% 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 | 24.7% | 28.3% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 54.7% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.8% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 6.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 46.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 41.2% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 10.7% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 13.2% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 15.9% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 19% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.8% | 22.9% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 21.7% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 92.8% | 89.4% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 93.8% 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% | 93.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 93.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.9% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sudbrook Close was 92.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.0% higher than the Castledon & Crouch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sudbrook Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Castledon & Crouch and the 176th highest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sudbrook Close, Wickford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-08-27 | £347,885 |
| 10 Sudbrook Close, Wickford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-02-22 | £304,434 |
| 2 Sudbrook Close, Wickford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2017-03-13 | £373,579 |
| 6 Sudbrook Close, Wickford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £278,500 | 2017-02-16 | £371,089 |
| 7 Sudbrook Close, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-02-06 | £424,583 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 315 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickford Primary School Market Road , SS12 0AG | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Elder Avenue , SS12 0LR | 2out of 4 | 789 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Scott Drive , SS12 9PW | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wickford Church of England School Mount Road , SS11 8HE | 4out of 4 | 1,332 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 | 793 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamps High School Beauchamps Drive , SS11 8LY | 4out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 4,672 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 4,827 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 5,161 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 | 906 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 4,580 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 5,064 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 5,284 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 | 401 yd | |
| Lon Wah Restaurant | 7-9 London Road | 578 yd | |
| Tony's Authentic Italian Pizza & Street Food | 52 High Street | 605 yd | |
| Stephens Bouquet | 61 High Street | 626 yd | |
| Britannia Fish and Chips | 69 High Street | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickford Community Association | Nevendon Centre, Nevendon Road | 450 yd | |
| The Duke Public House | 80 High Street | 605 yd | |
| Harvester Darby Digger | Darby Digger, Radwinter Avenue | 731 yd | |
| Posh Boys Brewery | 8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road | 895 yd | |
| The Posh Boys Brewery | 8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali & Adam’s | 133 Nevendon Road | 343 yd | |
| Nevendon Fish and Chips | 161 Nevendon Road | 482 yd | |
| Pathari's | 163 Nevendon Road | 482 yd | |
| Albert's Pie and Mash | Hut In Car Park, 80 High Street | 524 yd | |
| Wickford Grill | 48 High Street | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 30 High Street | 749 yd | |
| Aldi | The Broadway | 936 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevendon Road Recreation Ground Nevendon Road | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Wickford Community Centre MARKET ROAD | 801 yd | |
| Wickford Swim & Fitness Centre MARKET AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 868 yd |
| Nuffield Health At Bromfords Sports Centre GRANGE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 896 yd |
| Grange Primary School ELDER AVENUE | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Castledon School BROMFORDS DRIVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 963 yd |
| Bodyzone (Closed) Franklins Way | health and fitness suite | 1,061 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 197.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.