Side-by-side comparison of SS12 Wickford and SS2 Southend-on-sea covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
SS2 is the more affordable option at £310,000 median vs £368,000 in SS12. SS12 has lower recorded crime (1,595 vs 5,882 offences over 13 months). SS2 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | SS12 Wickford | SS2 Southend-on-sea |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £368,000 | £310,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,327 | £2,265 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,595 | 5,882 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 69.2 | 94.6 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 75.7 | 98.2 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 67.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.