Champion Close is in Wickford and in Basildon district. SS12 9DW 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 Champion Close, Wickford, SS12 9DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS12 9DN, SS12 9DL, SS12 9BW, SS12 9FD, SS12 9DJ, SS12 9DA, SS12 9NY, SS12 9HU, SS12 9DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS12 9DW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.2% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.8% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 29.7% | 34% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 50.5% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 53.1% | 50.4% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 34.7% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 10.1% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.7% | 19.8% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.6% | 14.8% | -10.8% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 17.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 21.2% | 11.4% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 20.1% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| White | 92.1% | 88.9% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 94.7% | 90.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 90.2% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.1% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Champion Close was 45.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.3% lower than the Castledon & Crouch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Champion Close has the 25th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Castledon & Crouch and the 217th lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Champion Close, Wickford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-04-19 | £401,134 |
| 3 Champion Close, Wickford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2013-10-29 | £347,036 |
| 2 Champion Close, Wickford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2009-11-30 | £341,080 |
| 1 Champion Close, Wickford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £189,995 | 2007-09-28 | £358,557 |
| 3 Champion Close, Wickford, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2004-04-14 | £413,105 |
SS12 9DW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SS12 9DW 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Primary School Scott Drive , SS12 9PW | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Crescent Primary School North Crescent , SS12 9AP | - not rated | 460 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Crescent Primary School North Crescent , SS12 9AP | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wickford Infant School Irvon Hill , SS12 0AQ | - not rated | 938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange County Junior School Elder Avenue , SS12 0LR | - not rated | 992 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 | 1,154 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bromfords School Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamps High School Beauchamps Drive , SS11 8LY | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryerns Community School Craylands , SS14 3RN | - not rated | 4,348 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barstable School Timberlog Close , SS14 1UX | - not rated | 4,697 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 | 1,132 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Children's Support Service Alderney Gardens , SS11 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 4,203 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Omnia Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 4,838 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 | 616 yd | |
| Tony's Authentic Italian Pizza & Street Food | 52 High Street | 795 yd | |
| Stephens Bouquet | 61 High Street | 824 yd | |
| Lon Wah Restaurant | 7-9 London Road | 827 yd | |
| Mem's Kitchen | 9 Ladygate Centre, 40 High Street | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester Darby Digger | Darby Digger, Radwinter Avenue | 648 yd | |
| Wickford Community Association | Nevendon Centre, Nevendon Road | 670 yd | |
| The Duke Public House | 80 High Street | 795 yd | |
| Social Club | S Wernick & Sons Ltd, Russell Gardens | 851 yd | |
| Posh Boys Brewery | 8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali & Adam’s | 133 Nevendon Road | 557 yd | |
| Nevendon Fish and Chips | 161 Nevendon Road | 626 yd | |
| Pathari's | 163 Nevendon Road | 626 yd | |
| Albert's Pie and Mash | Hut In Car Park, 80 High Street | 716 yd | |
| Wickford Grill | 48 High Street | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 30 High Street | 917 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit, 4 Silva Island Way | 1,021 yd | |
| Aldi | The Broadway | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevendon Road Recreation Ground Nevendon Road | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| The Gym Hub ROBERT WAY | health and fitness suite | 991 yd |
| Wickford Community Centre MARKET ROAD | 1,008 yd | |
| Cranfield Park CRANFIELD PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,048 yd |
| Bodyzone (Closed) Franklins Way | health and fitness suite | 1,085 yd |
| Wickford Swim & Fitness Centre MARKET AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,089 yd |
| Abacus Primary School TRESCO WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.