Canna Gardens is in Wickford and in Basildon district. SS12 9GL is located in the Wickford Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rayleigh and Wickford. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Canna Gardens, Wickford, SS12 9GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS12 9GY, SS12 9GN, SS12 9GR, SS12 9GW, SS12 9GQ, SS12 9GX, SS12 9JU, SS12 9GT, SS12 9GS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS12 9GL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 49.9% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 47.8% | 50.1% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 26.6% | 38.7% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 47.6% | -11.2% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 10.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 63.6% | 54.7% | -8.9% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 36.4% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 6.6% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 9GL this area, 9.7% 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 | 5.6% | 9.7% | 4.1% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.3% | 12.6% | -11.7% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.6% | 23% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 20.1% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 27.7% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.6% | 94.5% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 96% | 98.4% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 98.4% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 76.7% | 16.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.7% | 37.2% | 24.5% |
| Christian | 34.2% | 46.2% | -12.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canna Gardens was 39.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.7% lower than the Wickford North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Canna Gardens has the 20th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Wickford North and the 178th lowest crime rate of 552 local areas in Basildon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Canna Gardens, Wickford, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2014-11-27 | £580,988 |
| 1 Canna Gardens, Wickford, Essex Detached, a newly built property | £204,995 | 2001-05-14 | £760,862 |
| 3 Canna Gardens, Wickford, Essex Detached, a newly built property | £188,995 | 2000-12-15 | £737,378 |
SS12 9GL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 171 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus Primary School Tresco Way , The Wick SS12 9GJ | 3out of 4 | 280 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Scott Drive , SS12 9PW | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Crescent Primary School North Crescent , SS12 9AP | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wickford Church of England School Mount Road , SS11 8HE | 4out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Infant School Hill Avenue , SS11 8LT | 4out of 4 | 1,529 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College Grange Avenue , SS12 0LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,205 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sweyne Park School Sir Walter Raleigh Drive , SS6 9BZ | 4out of 4 | 4,707 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Basildon Upper Academy Wickford Avenue , SS13 3HL | 3out of 4 | 4,830 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Appleton School Croft Road , SS7 5RN | 3out of 4 | 4,898 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,081 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Rushbottom Lane , New Thundersley SS7 4LW | 4out of 4 | 3,526 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Karalius Foundation Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club , London Road SS6 9DT | - not rated | 3,757 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew81 Ltd | Unit 5 Hurricane Way | 484 yd | |
| Shotgate Cafe | 7 Hurricane Close | 649 yd | |
| Shotgate Sandwich Shop | Unit 1C Byron Works, Russell Gardens | 870 yd | |
| Marie's at Wernick & Sons | Wernick & Sons, Russell Gardens | 874 yd | |
| Kings Garden | 330 Southend Road | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wick Bar | Wick Community Centre, Salcott Crescent | 245 yd | |
| Social Club | S Wernick & Sons Ltd, Russell Gardens | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Jade (Far East) T/A | 1a Silva Island Way | 242 yd | |
| Fish 'n' Chick'n | 3a Silva Island Way | 242 yd | |
| Wing Hing Chinese Takeaway | 310 Southend Road | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit, 4 Silva Island Way | 245 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abacus Primary School TRESCO WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 316 yd |
| The Gym Hub ROBERT WAY | health and fitness suite | 613 yd |
| Cranfield Park CRANFIELD PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 808 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.