Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

KEITH AVENUE, SS11 7BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KEITH AVENUE, SS11 7BE.

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Population

346

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SS11 7BE's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £400k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS11 7BE is a sought-after residential area on Keith Avenue, 0.7km from Runwell in Runwell. Administratively it sits within Rettendon and Runwell ward and the Maldon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS11, SS11 7BE offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 94% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SS11 7BE are sourced from Output Area E00109696 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS11 7BE. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 368,000

6 sales · Mean £ 379,833

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SS11 7BE has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences62
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order10
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Runwell Community Primary School

Good415 pupils0.2 km
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Wickford Primary School

Good524 pupils1.0 km
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The Wickford Church of England School

Outstanding151 pupils1.1 km
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North Crescent Primary School

Requires Improvement175 pupils1.4 km
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Hilltop Infant School

Outstanding244 pupils1.5 km
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Hilltop Junior School

Good339 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Coral0.7 km
  • New Look1.0 km
  • Shree Radha Krishna News0.8 km
  • Sue Ryder Care1.0 km
  • Superdrug Stores plc1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Posh Boys Brewery1.0 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.6 km
  • British Rail Social Association0.9 km
  • Quart Pot0.9 km
  • Wickford Cricket Club0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Little Beans Cafe1.0 km
  • Marco Polo Indian Cuisine0.9 km
  • Beans and Bagels1.0 km
  • Jade Palace0.9 km
  • The Coffee Station0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Olive Indian Takeaway0.9 km
  • Pink Garlic0.8 km
  • Wickford Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Abi's 2 Takeaway0.9 km
  • Olive Indian Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wickford0.8 km
  • Battlesbridge3.1 km
  • Rayleigh6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Swan Lane0.2 km
  • Wantz Corner0.2 km
  • Wantz Corner0.2 km
  • Swan Lane0.2 km
  • Guernsey Gardens Up0.3 km