Elder Way, Wickford
House prices, sold prices and local information for SS12 0LX.
At a glance
9 property sales on Elder Way, Wickford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £390,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £332,375. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Elder Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Elder Way 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 8 | £332,375 | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Terraced | 1 | £290,000 | 25 Oct 2019 |
Sold prices on Elder Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, Elder Way SS12 0LX | 5 Dec 2025 | £390,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Elder Way SS12 0LX | 20 Mar 2024 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Elder Way SS12 0LX | 6 Apr 2023 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Elder Way SS12 0LX | 25 Oct 2019 | £290,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Elder Way SS12 0LX | 25 Jan 2018 | £425,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Elder Way SS12 0LX | 23 Nov 2017 | £319,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Elder Way SS12 0LX | 1 Sep 2017 | £430,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Elder Way SS12 0LX | 22 Jun 2016 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Elder Way SS12 0LX | 12 Feb 2016 | £260,000 | Semi-detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6, Elder Way | £260,000 (Feb 2016) → £390,000 (Dec 2025) | +50% over 10 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Elder Way
Crime
193 crimes were reported within about a mile of Elder Way in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 43 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 16 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Other theft | 8 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Elder Way 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 Elder Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Primary School 311 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| North Crescent Primary School 216 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Harris Academy Wickford 1,181 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Castledon School 239 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Wickford Primary School 472 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Oakfield Primary School 391 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Wickford Church of England School 135 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–7 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| Children's Support Service 102 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 5–16 | 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 0.5 mi · 11 min walk
- Battlesbridge station 2.4 mi · 49 min walk
- Pitsea station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Laburnum Avenue (opp, Nevendon Rd) 1 min walk
- Park Drive (opp, Nevendon Rd) 2 min walk
- Laburnum Avenue (adj, Nevendon Rd) 2 min walk
- Park Drive (adj, Nevendon Rd) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- London Road Surgery
Market House, Market Road, Wickford · 0.4 mi - Swanwood Partnership
2 Market Avenue, Wickford · 0.4 mi - Robert Frew Medical Centre
Silva Island Way, Wickford · 0.9 mi - Felmores Medical Centre
The Felmores Surgery, Felmores End, Basildon · 2.0 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 9 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 9 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 92.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 6.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 606 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 28.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,426 |
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.
Nearby streets in SS12
- London Road£590k
- Golden Jubilee Way£176k
- Nevendon Road£426k
- Maitland Road£296k
- Grange Avenue£393k
- Horkesley Way£298k
- Kingsley Meadows£373k
- Elder Avenue£416k
- Oakhurst Drive£342k
- Market Avenue£248k
- Muir Place£313k
- Elizabeth Drive£363k