southend-on-sea SS12 Postcodes
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Southend On Sea (SS12)
The SS12 postcode area is located in the Southend On Sea postcode town region, within the county of Essex, and contains a total of 510 individual postcodes.
There are 7 electoral wards in the SS12 postcode area, including Basildon, Benfleet, Canvey Island, Hockley, Leigh-On-Sea, Rayleigh, Rochford, Southend-On-Sea, Stanford-Le-Hope, Westcliff-On-Sea, Wickford which come under the local authority of the Basildon Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 20% of people in SS12 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of SS12 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The SS12 postcode is part of South East England, in the county of Essex. It covers the towns of Wickford, Shotgate, and Basildon, as well as other surrounding areas.
The SS12 postcode covers a range of activities across the districts it encompasses. In Wickford, it includes the centre of the town, Victoria Shopping Centre, and the HQ of Wickford and Basildon Clinical Commissioning Group. In Shotgate, it includes the Shotgate Youth and Community Centre, as well as some primary schools. The postcode also includes Basildon Golf Club, as well as the Basildon Citizen Advice Bureau.
In terms of transport, SS12 covers parts of the A127 and A13 roads. It is also serviced by Basildon and Southend Victoria railway stations. Local bus services also run within the postcode, connecting commuters and visitors to the town of Wickford.
The postcode is home to a variety of leisure activities, which make use of the area's countryside. In Basildon there is the Wat Tyler Country Park, which offers 80 acres of parkland and features ponds, rivers, and a variety of wildlife habitats. The park also hosts regular activities such as orienteering, birdwatching, and family events.
The postcode also covers a variety of schools, including St Joseph's Primary School in Basildon, and Wickford Infant School in Wickford.
Sports enthusiasts can take advantage of a number of clubs and facilities within the postcode. These include Wickford Football Club which plays in the Essex Senior Football League. The postcode also features Basildon athletics track, as well as Fennells wood, a National Trust local nature reserve.
In addition to the attractions mentioned, SS12 postcode is close to popular local attractions such as Thorndon Country Park, for days out with the family. Southend Pier is also nearby, and the towns of Rayleigh and Leigh-on-Sea are located in the postcode too.
Demographics
Essex
SS12 is located in the county of Essex, in England.
Essex has a total population of 1,802,200, making it the 7th largest county in the UK.
Essex has a total area of 1417 square miles, and a population density of 491 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | SS12 |
| Postal Town | Southend On Sea |
| MSOA Name | Basildon 008 |
| LSOA Name | Basildon 008A |
| County | Essex |
| Region | Essex |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Basildon |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
SS12 Electoral Wards
The postal region of SS12, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 20% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.