SS11 7AY is a safe, established residential area on Station Avenue, 1.1km from Runwell in Runwell. Administratively it sits within Wickford North ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS11, SS11 7AY offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £522k, down 22.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS11 7AY are sourced from Output Area E00182429 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION AVENUE, SS11 7AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION AVENUE, SS11 7AY.
470
42
£ 46,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS11 7AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SS11 7AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £522k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 22.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS11 7AY. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 507,500
12 sales · Mean £ 540,500
Semi-Detached
£ 420,000
1 sales · Mean £ 420,000
Terraced
£ 392,000
1 sales · Mean £ 392,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS11 7AY has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wickford Primary School
Runwell Community Primary School
North Crescent Primary School
The Wickford Church of England School
Grange Primary School
The Bromfords School
Hilltop Infant School
Hilltop Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Avicenna Pharmacy0.6 km
- Co-op Local0.7 km
- Coral0.3 km
- Garbett Chemist0.5 km
- J Clark & Sons0.5 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Posh Boys Brewery0.6 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.7 km
- The Duke Public House0.6 km
- British Rail Social Association0.3 km
- Downham Arms0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Little Beans Cafe0.4 km
- Marco Polo Indian Cuisine0.5 km
- Oriental Chef0.5 km
- Poppies Café0.6 km
- Subway0.5 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Olive Indian Takeaway0.4 km
- Pink Garlic0.5 km
- Wickford Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Abi's 2 Takeaway0.4 km
- Olive Indian Takeaway0.4 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wickford0.3 km
- Battlesbridge3.4 km
- Pitsea6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Guernsey Gardens Lr0.1 km
- Guernsey Gardens Lr0.1 km
- Station Avenue0.2 km
- Station Avenue0.2 km
- Railway Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS117AY · Data under Open Government Licence