Radwinter Avenue is in Wickford and in Basildon district. SS12 9FU is located in the Wickford Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rayleigh and Wickford. This postcode has been in use since 2017-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Radwinter Avenue, Wickford, SS12 9FU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS12 9FY, SS12 9FZ, SS12 9AL, SS12 9LU, SS12 9FT, SS12 9AD, SS12 9RD, SS11 8AD, SS11 8GB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS12 9FU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 9FU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% 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 | 33.7% | 28.1% | -5.6% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 56.9% | 6.2% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 45.3% | 59.9% | 14.6% | 48.4% | 11.5% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 28.5% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 9.3% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around SS12 9FU this area, 8.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 8.1% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 8.9% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 18.5% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 17% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 41.7% | 15.4% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.1% | 82.2% | -12.9% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 95.5% | 87.8% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 87.8% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.3% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Radwinter Avenue was 52.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.7% lower than the Castledon & Crouch average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Radwinter Avenue has the 24th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Castledon & Crouch and the 238th lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Radwinter Avenue, Wickford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2018-04-13 | £519,211 |
| 9 Radwinter Avenue, Wickford, Essex Detached, a newly built property | £449,995 | 2018-03-29 | £540,441 |
| 7 Radwinter Avenue, Wickford, Essex Detached, a newly built property | £400,000 | 2017-05-05 | £488,272 |
| 11 Radwinter Avenue, Wickford, Essex Detached, a newly built property | £375,995 | 2017-03-31 | £464,239 |
| 1 Radwinter Avenue, Wickford, Essex Detached, a newly built property | £390,000 | 2017-03-31 | £481,531 |
SS12 9FU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 128 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Crescent Primary School North Crescent , SS12 9AP | - not rated | 278 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Crescent Primary School North Crescent , SS12 9AP | 3out of 4 | 278 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wickford Infant School Irvon Hill , SS12 0AQ | - not rated | 600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wickford Primary School Market Road , SS12 0AG | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wickford Church of England School Mount Road , SS11 8HE | 4out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauchamps High School Beauchamps Drive , SS11 8LY | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bromfords School Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bromfords School Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryerns Community School Craylands , SS14 3RN | - not rated | 4,835 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barstable School Timberlog Close , SS14 1UX | - not rated | 5,206 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Support Service Alderney Gardens , SS11 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledon School Bromfords Drive , SS12 0PW | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 4,687 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Omnia Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 4,918 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 | 341 yd | |
| Tony's Authentic Italian Pizza & Street Food | 52 High Street | 372 yd | |
| Mem's Kitchen | 9 Ladygate Centre, 40 High Street | 376 yd | |
| Gatehouse Coffee Shop | 18 Ladygate Centre, 40 High Street | 376 yd | |
| Mist Cafe Bistro | 40 High Street | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickford Community Association | Nevendon Centre, Nevendon Road | 367 yd | |
| The Duke Public House | 80 High Street | 372 yd | |
| Posh Boys Brewery | 8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road | 441 yd | |
| The Posh Boys Brewery | 8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road | 441 yd | |
| British Rail Social Association | Market Avenue | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert's Pie and Mash | Hut In Car Park, 80 High Street | 332 yd | |
| Wickford Grill | 48 High Street | 370 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 58 High Street | 370 yd | |
| New World | 81 High Street | 406 yd | |
| East-Enders pie and mash | Kiosk 2, Wickford Market, Market Lane | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 30 High Street | 430 yd | |
| Aldi | The Broadway | 528 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 155 Southend Road | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevendon Road Recreation Ground Nevendon Road | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Bodyzone (Closed) Franklins Way | health and fitness suite | 535 yd |
| Wickford Community Centre MARKET ROAD | 563 yd | |
| Wickford Swim & Fitness Centre MARKET AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 654 yd |
| Patmore Memorial Sports Ground Swan Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 684 yd |
| The Gym Hub ROBERT WAY | health and fitness suite | 987 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 | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.