Second Avenue, Wickford
House prices, sold prices and local information for SS11 8RD.
At a glance
11 property sales on Second Avenue, Wickford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 15 Jul 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £359,182. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Second Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Second Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SS11 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 11 | £359,182 | 15 Jul 2025 |
Sold prices on Second Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26, Second Avenue SS11 8RD | 15 Jul 2025 | £422,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Second Avenue SS11 8RD | 5 Mar 2025 | £425,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Second Avenue SS11 8RD | 1 Oct 2024 | £446,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Second Avenue SS11 8RD | 31 Jan 2024 | £315,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Second Avenue SS11 8RD | 24 Feb 2023 | £367,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 36, Second Avenue SS11 8RD | 26 Apr 2019 | £370,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Second Avenue SS11 8RD | 4 Dec 2018 | £395,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Second Avenue SS11 8RD | 31 Aug 2017 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Second Avenue SS11 8RD | 29 Jun 2017 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 35, Second Avenue SS11 8RD | 20 Jun 2017 | £260,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 33, Second Avenue SS11 8RD | 18 Jan 2016 | £270,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 22, Second Avenue | £350,000 (Aug 2017) → £425,000 (Mar 2025) | +21% over 8 yrs |
| 8, Second Avenue | £367,500 (Feb 2023) → £446,000 (Oct 2024) | +21% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Second Avenue
Crime
59 crimes were reported within about a mile of Second Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Second Avenue is in or near 3 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
- The Essex coast from St Peters Flat to and including Shoeburyness and the Crouch and Roach estuaries 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 Second Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauchamps High School 1,486 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Hilltop Infant School 237 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Hilltop Junior School 352 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Abacus Primary School 413 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Wickford Church of England School 135 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–7 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| Oakfield Primary School 391 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| North Crescent Primary School 216 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Wickford Primary School 472 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.2 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 1.3 mi · 25 min walk
- Battlesbridge station 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
- Rayleigh station 2.6 mi · 53 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Post Office (o/s, Southend Rd) 4 min walk
- Post Office (opp, Southend Rd) 4 min walk
- Fulmar Way (opp, Hodgson Way) 5 min walk
- Alicia Avenue (adj, Southend Rd) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Robert Frew Medical Centre
Silva Island Way, Wickford · 0.6 mi - Swanwood Partnership
2 Market Avenue, Wickford · 1.2 mi - London Road Surgery
Market House, Market Road, Wickford · 1.2 mi - William Harvey Surgery
83 London Road, Rayleigh · 2.4 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 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 88.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 661 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,674 |
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 SS11
- Beauchamps Drive£357k
- Church End Lane£320k
- Southend Road£514k
- Swan Lane£335k
- Running Well£723k
- Bridge Road£274k
- Lower Southend Road£217k
- Brock Hill£778k
- St Lukes Way£501k
- Station Avenue£303k
- Alderney Gardens£326k
- Hill Avenue£365k