The Orchard, Wickford
House prices, sold prices and local information for SS12 0HB.
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At a glance
13 property sales on The Orchard, Wickford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 28 Mar 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £415,429. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on The Orchard compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Orchard has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SS12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 13 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £415,429 | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £350,125 | 25 Sep 2020 |
| Terraced | 2 | £422,250 | 28 Mar 2025 |
Sold prices on The Orchard
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21, The Orchard SS12 0HB | 28 Mar 2025 | £454,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, The Orchard SS12 0HB | 12 Jan 2024 | £405,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, The Orchard SS12 0HB | 11 Jun 2021 | £440,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, The Orchard SS12 0HB | 4 Nov 2020 | £435,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, The Orchard SS12 0HB | 25 Sep 2020 | £356,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12A, The Orchard SS12 0HB | 15 Nov 2019 | £480,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, The Orchard SS12 0HB | 24 May 2019 | £390,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, The Orchard SS12 0HB | 25 Oct 2018 | £355,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, The Orchard SS12 0HB | 16 Jul 2018 | £370,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12B, The Orchard SS12 0HB | 30 Apr 2018 | £483,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, The Orchard SS12 0HB | 6 Jan 2017 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, The Orchard SS12 0HB | 27 May 2016 | £385,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, The Orchard SS12 0HB | 6 May 2016 | £319,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 21, The Orchard | £390,000 (May 2019) → £454,500 (Mar 2025) | +17% over 6 yrs |
| 22, The Orchard | £385,000 (May 2016) → £440,000 (Jun 2021) | +14% over 5 yrs |
| 5, The Orchard | £319,000 (May 2016) → £356,500 (Sep 2020) | +12% over 4 yrs |
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Schools near The Orchard
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Primary School 311 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Harris Academy Wickford 1,181 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Castledon School 239 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| North Crescent Primary School 216 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Wickford Primary School 472 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Children's Support Service 102 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 5–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Oakfield Primary School 391 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Wickford Church of England School 135 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–7 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Wickford station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Battlesbridge station 2.7 mi · 53 min walk
- Pitsea station 3.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Castledon Road (opp, London Rd) 1 min walk
- Castledon Road (adj, London Rd) 2 min walk
- Deirdre Avenue (opp, London Rd) 3 min walk
- Deirdre Avenue (adj, London Rd) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- London Road Surgery
Market House, Market Road, Wickford · 0.5 mi - Swanwood Partnership
2 Market Avenue, Wickford · 0.6 mi - Robert Frew Medical Centre
Silva Island Way, Wickford · 1.4 mi - Aryan Medical Centre
Felmores End, Basildon · 2.2 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Wickford · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Nevendon Road · 0.6 mi
- Iceland Iceland Wickford · 0.6 mi
- Aldi Aldi Ramsden Heath Wickford · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Wickford Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Shadforth Pharmaceutical Co Ltd · 0.6 mi
- Garbett Chemist · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Wickford Dental Practice & Orthodontic Centre · 0.4 mi
- Wickford Dental Health Centre · 0.8 mi
- Swan Lane (dental Surgery) · 0.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
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+) | 96% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 96% | 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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across Basildon with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on The Orchard
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Who lives around The Orchard
Ethnic group
| Here | Basildon | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 87.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Religion
| Here | Basildon | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.5% |
| No religion | 39.8% | 44.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Basildon | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 88.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.2% | 11.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Basildon | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 20.7% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 20.3% | 24.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 18.5% | 16.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.7% | 17% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13.4% | 13.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 5.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Basildon | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.7% | 48.5% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 34.2% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Basildon | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.1% | 42% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 31.5% | 29% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 16.3% | 10.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 13.1% | 18.7% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Basildon.
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