Douglas Drive, Wickford
House prices, sold prices and local information for SS12 9HJ.
At a glance
17 property sales on Douglas Drive, Wickford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £400,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £354,929. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 4 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Douglas Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Douglas Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SS12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £354,929 | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 6 | £349,583 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Terraced | 4 | £283,625 | 7 Jun 2024 |
Sold prices on Douglas Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26, Douglas Drive SS12 9HJ | 12 Jun 2026 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 43, Douglas Drive SS12 9HJ | 9 Jul 2025 | £355,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 45, Douglas Drive SS12 9HJ | 8 Oct 2024 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, Douglas Drive SS12 9HJ | 20 Sep 2024 | £407,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Douglas Drive SS12 9HJ | 7 Jun 2024 | £304,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 34, Douglas Drive SS12 9HJ | 8 Dec 2023 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 35, Douglas Drive SS12 9HJ | 16 Mar 2022 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Douglas Drive SS12 9HJ | 1 Dec 2021 | £490,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Douglas Drive SS12 9HJ | 10 Sep 2021 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 43, Douglas Drive SS12 9HJ | 14 May 2021 | £305,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 24, Douglas Drive SS12 9HJ | 1 Apr 2021 | £265,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Douglas Drive SS12 9HJ | 5 Mar 2021 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, Douglas Drive SS12 9HJ | 12 Feb 2021 | £232,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 33, Douglas Drive SS12 9HJ | 3 Apr 2020 | £341,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 43, Douglas Drive SS12 9HJ | 19 Nov 2019 | £303,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 27, Douglas Drive SS12 9HJ | 8 Aug 2019 | £353,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 27, Douglas Drive SS12 9HJ | 29 Nov 2018 | £337,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 45, Douglas Drive SS12 9HJ | 22 Nov 2018 | £305,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 32, Douglas Drive SS12 9HJ | 30 May 2017 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 43, Douglas Drive | £303,500 (Nov 2019) → £305,000 (May 2021) → £355,000 (Jul 2025) | +17% over 6 yrs |
| 45, Douglas Drive | £305,000 (Nov 2018) → £360,000 (Oct 2024) | +18% over 6 yrs |
| 32, Douglas Drive | £215,000 (May 2017) → £232,000 (Feb 2021) | +8% over 4 yrs |
| 27, Douglas Drive | £337,000 (Nov 2018) → £353,000 (Aug 2019) | +5% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Douglas Drive
Crime
205 crimes were reported within about a mile of Douglas Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 89 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 45 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 18 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Other theft | 9 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Douglas Drive is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The River Crouch from Noak Bridge to Runwell Flood warning area
- The River Crouch from Noaks Bridge to Runwell Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Douglas Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Primary School 391 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| North Crescent Primary School 216 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Abacus Primary School 413 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Harris Academy Wickford 1,181 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Castledon School 239 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Grange Primary School 311 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Wickford Primary School 472 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Wickford Church of England School 135 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–7 | Outstanding Report | 0.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Wickford station 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- Battlesbridge station 2.3 mi · 47 min walk
- Pitsea station 3.0 mi · 1 hr 1 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Sutherland Place (adj, Radwinter Ave) 2 min walk
- St Omar Close (adj, Radwinter Ave) 2 min walk
- Fambridge Drive (adj, Radwinter Ave) 5 min walk
- The Derby Digger (opp, Radwinter Ave) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Robert Frew Medical Centre
Silva Island Way, Wickford · 0.5 mi - London Road Surgery
Market House, Market Road, Wickford · 0.7 mi - Swanwood Partnership
2 Market Avenue, Wickford · 0.8 mi - Felmores Medical Centre
The Felmores Surgery, Felmores End, Basildon · 1.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 4 of 10 · Crime: decile 2 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 76.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 850 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,248 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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