SS11 Postcode District
SS11 is one of 2 Postcode Districts for the Wickford Post town in Essex
The SS11 postcode district is located in the SS Southend-on-Sea postal area, SS11 has a population of 19,366 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 10.55 square miles (27.33 square kilometres or 6,752.19 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the SS11 postcode district is Wickford, located in the county of Essex, England. Other significant settlements within the district include Battlesbridge and Runwell.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector SS11 7, covers Wickford and Runwell and Battlesbridge in Essex.
The sector SS11 8, covers Wickford and Rawreth in Essex.
The sector SS11 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is WICKFORD.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Basildon District (B) (308 postal codes), followed by the Chelmsford District (B) area (134 postal codes), and finally, the Rochford District area (32 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Wickford | 1.81 | WSW |
| South Woodham Ferrers | 3.07 | ENE |
| Rayleigh | 3.27 | SE |
| Basildon | 5.88 | SW |
| Billericay | 6.13 | W |
| Rochford | 6.99 | ESE |
| Canvey Island | 7.12 | SSE |
| Stanford-le-Hope | 8.29 | SW |
| Chelmsford | 8.65 | NNW |
| Southend-on-Sea | 8.75 | SE |
| Maldon | 9.04 | NE |
| Brentwood | 10.90 | W |
| Burnham-on-Crouch | 11.13 | E |
| Southminster | 11.95 | ENE |
| Witham | 12.66 | NNE |
| Tilbury | 14.02 | SW |
| Grays | 14.16 | SW |
| Chipping Ongar | 14.58 | WNW |
| Gravesend | 14.97 | SSW |
| Sheerness | 15.44 | SE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 503
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WICKFORD | WICKFORD | SS11 8 | 221 |
| WICKFORD | WICKFORD | SS11 7 | 104 |
| Runwell | WICKFORD | SS11 7 | 77 |
| Rawreth | WICKFORD | SS11 8 | 29 |
| Battlesbridge | WICKFORD | SS11 7 | 26 |
| Runwell | WICKFORD | SS11 7 | 20 |
| WICKFORD | WICKFORD | SS11 7 | 16 |
| Rawreth | WICKFORD | SS11 8 | 3 |
| Runwell | WICKFORD | SS11 7 | 2 |
| WICKFORD | WICKFORD | SS11 8 | 2 |
| Runwell | WICKFORD | SS11 7 | 1 |
| Battlesbridge | WICKFORD | SS11 7 | 1 |
| Rawreth | WICKFORD | SS11 8 | 1 |
Street list for SS11
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | 285 |
| KEMBLE WAY | 155 |
| ARUNDEL ROAD | 135 |
| MEADOW LANE | 58 |
| APPLETREE WAY | 50 |
| LOWER SOUTHEND ROAD | 49 |
| LOWER SOUTHEND ROAD | 49 |
| THE BROADWAY | 44 |
| ILGARS ROAD | 43 |
| CORSELLIS CLOSE | 41 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1177 |
| Vehicle crime | 284 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 270 |
| Public order | 202 |
| Burglary | 184 |
| Other theft | 183 |
| Shoplifting | 102 |
| Drugs | 82 |
| Other crime | 72 |
| Possession of weapons | 30 |
| Robbery | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Theft from the person | 11 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHELMSFORD ROAD | WICKFORD | RAWRETH | 20 | SS11 8SJ | View map |
| THE BROADWAY | WICKFORD | 20 | SS11 7AD | View map | |
| SOUTHEND ROAD | WICKFORD | 17 | SS11 8QW | View map | |
| RUNWELL ROAD | WICKFORD | 12 | SS11 7AB | View map | |
| HAWK HILL | WICKFORD | BATTLESBRIDGE | 10 | SS11 7RE | View map |
| LOWER SOUTHEND ROAD | WICKFORD | 8 | SS11 8AB | View map |
Schools in the district
Runwell Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Canewdon Gardens , Runwell , Wickford
Postcode: SS11 7BJ
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Anthony (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Children's Support Service
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Alderney Gardens , Wickford
Postcode: SS11 7JZ
Headteacher: Mrs Jo Barak (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Wickford Church of England School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Mount Road , Wickford
Postcode: SS11 8HE
Headteacher: Miss Annie Bristow (Head of School)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Hilltop Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hill Avenue , Wickford
Postcode: SS11 8LT
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Anne Mackenzie (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Hilltop Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hill Avenue , Wickford
Postcode: SS11 8LT
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Waite (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Hilltop Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hill Avenue , Wickford
Postcode: SS11 8LT
Headteacher: Mrs Ann Leech
Ofsted rating: Good
Beauchamps High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Beauchamps Drive , Wickford
Postcode: SS11 8LY
Headteacher: Mr Mathew Harper (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wickford Dental Health Centre | RIVERSIDE COURT, 24 LOWER SOUTHEND ROAD, WICKFORD, ESSEX, SS11 8AW | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Swan Lane (dental Surgery) | 102 SWAN LANE, RUNWELL, WICKFORD, ESSEX, SS11 7DF | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shotgate Surgery | 340 SOUTHEND ROAD, WICKFORD, SS11 8QS | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shotgate Pharmacy | 312 SOUTHEND ROAD, SHOTGATE, WICKFORD, ESSEX, SS11 8QW | PHARMACY | Call 01268 768547 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £569,456 | 80 | £545,014 | 95 | £568,046 | 106 | £585,941 | 125 |
| Semi-detached | £399,391 | 143 | £388,243 | 139 | £388,275 | 128 | £405,249 | 136 |
| Terraced | £341,651 | 48 | £332,372 | 39 | £321,540 | 33 | £358,375 | 40 |
| Flats | £203,402 | 33 | £201,660 | 39 | £220,528 | 36 | £207,573 | 53 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Battlesbridge
CRS Code: BLB
Operator: LE
Line: Crouch Valley Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Wickford
CRS Code: WIC
Operator: LE
Line: Shenfield to Southend Line|Crouch Valley Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Accessible motorway junctions
M25 J29
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.20
Average Driving Distance: 12.75
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 473
M25 J28
Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.78
Average Driving Distance: 15.86
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 473
M25 J30
Average Driving Time from within the district: 20.79
Average Driving Distance: 17.79
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 473
M11 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 24.31
Average Driving Distance: 24.02
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 5
M2 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 36.06
Average Driving Distance: 33.08
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 468
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| SS11 7 | Wickford Delivery Office |
| SS11 8 | Wickford Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| S | S | 1 | 1 | - | X | X | X |
| S | S | 1 | 1 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the SS11 postal code is WICKFORD followed by Runwell, and Battlesbridge.
The postcode area has a boundary with Thames Estuary.
The SS11 Postcode shares a border with SS12 (WICKFORD, North Benfleet), SS6 (RAYLEIGH), SS5 (HOCKLEY, Hullbridge, Hawkwell), CM11 (BILLERICAY, Ramsden Heath, Crays Hill) and CM3 (South Woodham Ferrers, Danbury, Hatfield Peverel).
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