Nicholson Grove, Wickford
House prices, sold prices and local information for SS12 9PL.
At a glance
9 property sales on Nicholson Grove, Wickford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 30 Jun 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £240,000. Average sale prices rose from £248,500 in 2016 to £356,500 in 2025 (+43%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Nicholson Grove compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Nicholson Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £240,000 | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £403,333 | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Detached | 1 | £480,000 | 6 Feb 2025 |
Sold prices on Nicholson Grove
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Nicholson Grove SS12 9PL | 30 Jun 2025 | £233,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Nicholson Grove SS12 9PL | 6 Feb 2025 | £480,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Nicholson Grove SS12 9PL | 14 Dec 2023 | £435,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Nicholson Grove SS12 9PL | 15 Jul 2022 | £475,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Nicholson Grove SS12 9PL | 6 Nov 2020 | £235,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Nicholson Grove SS12 9PL | 20 Jul 2020 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Nicholson Grove SS12 9PL | 30 Jun 2017 | £235,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Nicholson Grove SS12 9PL | 28 Feb 2017 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Nicholson Grove SS12 9PL | 9 Dec 2016 | £217,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Nicholson Grove SS12 9PL | 25 Oct 2016 | £280,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11, Nicholson Grove | £280,000 (Oct 2016) → £475,000 (Jul 2022) | +70% over 6 yrs |
| 9, Nicholson Grove | £217,000 (Dec 2016) → £235,000 (Nov 2020) | +8% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Nicholson Grove
Crime
178 crimes were reported within about a mile of Nicholson Grove 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 | 37 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 13 |
| Other theft | 9 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Nicholson Grove 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 Nicholson Grove
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus Primary School 413 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Oakfield Primary School 391 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| North Crescent Primary School 216 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Wickford Church of England School 135 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–7 | Outstanding Report | 0.9 mi |
| Beauchamps High School 1,486 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Castledon School 239 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Wickford Primary School 472 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Harris Academy Wickford 1,181 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.0 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 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Battlesbridge station 2.1 mi · 43 min walk
- Rayleigh station 3.0 mi · 1 hr 1 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Tesco Store (opp, Salcott Cres) 2 min walk
- Tesco Store (o/s, Salcott Cres) 2 min walk
- Wick Drive (adj, Salcott Cres) 3 min walk
- Wick Drive (opp, Salcott Cres) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Robert Frew Medical Centre
Silva Island Way, Wickford · 0.2 mi - London Road Surgery
Market House, Market Road, Wickford · 1.0 mi - Swanwood Partnership
2 Market Avenue, Wickford · 1.0 mi - Murree Medical Group
201 Rectory Road, Pitsea, Basildon · 1.9 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 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 83.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 767 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 23.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 69.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 7.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,071 |
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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