Valentines, Wickford
House prices, sold prices and local information for SS12 9DA.
At a glance
8 property sales on Valentines, Wickford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 9 Aug 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £288,750. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Valentines compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Valentines 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 | 4 | £288,750 | 27 Jul 2022 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £307,000 | 9 Aug 2024 |
Sold prices on Valentines
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Valentines SS12 9DA | 9 Aug 2024 | £270,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Valentines SS12 9DA | 27 Jul 2022 | £305,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Valentines SS12 9DA | 29 Jun 2021 | £290,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Valentines SS12 9DA | 24 Feb 2021 | £338,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Valentines SS12 9DA | 11 Nov 2020 | £270,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Valentines SS12 9DA | 18 Jul 2019 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Valentines SS12 9DA | 16 Jul 2018 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Valentines SS12 9DA | 8 Jun 2018 | £280,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Valentines SS12 9DA | 1 May 2018 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Valentines SS12 9DA | 8 Jan 2016 | £260,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8, Valentines | £260,000 (Jan 2016) → £290,000 (Jun 2021) | +12% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Valentines
Crime
212 crimes were reported within about a mile of Valentines 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 | 93 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 47 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 17 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Other theft | 10 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Valentines 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 Valentines
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Crescent Primary School 216 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Oakfield Primary School 391 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Wickford Primary School 472 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Grange Primary School 311 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Harris Academy Wickford 1,181 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Castledon School 239 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Wickford Church of England School 135 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–7 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Abacus Primary School 413 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 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 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Battlesbridge station 2.2 mi · 45 min walk
- Pitsea station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Fambridge Drive (adj, Radwinter Ave) 3 min walk
- St Omar Close (adj, Radwinter Ave) 4 min walk
- Park Drive (opp, Nevendon Rd) 4 min walk
- Laburnum Avenue (opp, Nevendon Rd) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- London Road Surgery
Market House, Market Road, Wickford · 0.5 mi - Swanwood Partnership
2 Market Avenue, Wickford · 0.5 mi - Robert Frew Medical Centre
Silva Island Way, Wickford · 0.7 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 6 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 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 2 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 74.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 21.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 816 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,885 |
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