Hendon Close is in Wickford and in Basildon district. SS12 9BZ 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 Hendon Close, Wickford, SS12 9BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS12 9BY, SS12 9BX, SS12 9DB, SS12 9BU, SS12 9BP, SS12 9BN, SS12 9BT, SS12 9DD, SS12 9BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS12 9BZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 53.3% | 52.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 46.7% | 47.4% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 32.8% | 32.6% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 50.4% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6% | 8.3% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 7.4% | -2.4% | 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 | 47.8% | 44.3% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 39.5% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 11.7% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 20%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.7% | 15.4% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.1% | 15.4% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 23.8% | 5.5% | 13.4% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 7.5% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 14.2% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 20% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 95.6% | 96.1% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 92.9% 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% | 92.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 93.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hendon Close was 3.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.8% lower than the Castledon & Crouch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hendon Close has the lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Castledon & Crouch and the 6th lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Hendon Close, Wickford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-07-12 | £336,575 |
| 4 Hendon Close, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-08-01 | £357,214 |
| 2 Hendon Close, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2017-05-26 | £379,691 |
| 2 Hendon Close, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,500 | 2012-10-05 | £334,050 |
| 3 Hendon Close, Wickford, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2011-04-27 | £395,122 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Crescent Primary School North Crescent , SS12 9AP | 3out of 4 | 206 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickford Primary School Market Road , SS12 0AG | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Elder Avenue , SS12 0LR | 2out of 4 | 865 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Scott Drive , SS12 9PW | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wickford Church of England School Mount Road , SS11 8HE | 4out of 4 | 1,220 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 | 886 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamps High School Beauchamps Drive , SS11 8LY | 4out of 4 | 1,839 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Lower Academy Timberlog Close , Timberlog Lane SS14 1UX | 3out of 4 | 4,793 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 4,943 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 3out of 4 | 5,274 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 | 1,022 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 4,647 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneer School Ghyllgrove , SS14 2LA | 4out of 4 | 5,181 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 5,255 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 | 297 yd | |
| Lon Wah Restaurant | 7-9 London Road | 494 yd | |
| Tony's Authentic Italian Pizza & Street Food | 52 High Street | 497 yd | |
| Stephens Bouquet | 61 High Street | 521 yd | |
| Britannia Fish and Chips | 69 High Street | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickford Community Association | Nevendon Centre, Nevendon Road | 350 yd | |
| The Duke Public House | 80 High Street | 497 yd | |
| Posh Boys Brewery | 8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road | 776 yd | |
| The Posh Boys Brewery | 8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road | 776 yd | |
| British Rail Social Association | Market Avenue | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert's Pie and Mash | Hut In Car Park, 80 High Street | 416 yd | |
| Ali & Adam’s | 133 Nevendon Road | 456 yd | |
| Wickford Grill | 48 High Street | 491 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 58 High Street | 491 yd | |
| New World | 81 High Street | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 30 High Street | 638 yd | |
| Aldi | The Broadway | 820 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevendon Road Recreation Ground Nevendon Road | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| Wickford Community Centre MARKET ROAD | 700 yd | |
| Wickford Swim & Fitness Centre MARKET AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 773 yd |
| Bodyzone (Closed) Franklins Way | health and fitness suite | 941 yd |
| Grange Primary School ELDER AVENUE | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Nuffield Health At Bromfords Sports Centre GRANGE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 980 yd |
| Patmore Memorial Sports Ground Swan Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,014 yd |
| Castledon School BROMFORDS DRIVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,074 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.43 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.43 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.