Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

EGBERT GARDENS, SS11 7BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EGBERT GARDENS, SS11 7BH.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SS11 7BH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £449k, 92% 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.

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

SS11 7BH is a sought-after residential area on Egbert Gardens, 0.6km from Runwell in Runwell. Administratively it sits within Rettendon and Runwell ward and the Maldon constituency.

For serious buyers, SS11 7BH is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 92% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £449k. 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 7BH are sourced from Output Area E00109697 (shared with 5 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 7BH. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 337,000

7 sales · Mean £ 392,714

Terraced

£ 462,500

1 sales · Mean £ 462,500

Detached

£ 455,000

7 sales · Mean £ 433,571

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

SS11 7BH has low crime rates — 29 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 offences63
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft10
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Runwell Community Primary School

Good415 pupils0.2 km
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The Wickford Church of England School

Outstanding151 pupils1.0 km
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Wickford Primary School

Good524 pupils1.0 km
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North Crescent Primary School

Requires Improvement175 pupils1.3 km
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Hilltop Infant School

Outstanding244 pupils1.4 km
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Hilltop Junior School

Good339 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Coral0.7 km
  • Garbett Chemist1.0 km
  • J Clark & Sons1.0 km
  • M&Co Trading Limited1.0 km
  • New Look0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Posh Boys Brewery0.9 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.6 km
  • British Rail Social Association0.9 km
  • Quart Pot0.8 km
  • Wickford Cricket Club0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Little Beans Cafe0.9 km
  • Marco Polo Indian Cuisine0.9 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • ATM BAR AND RESTAURANT1.0 km
  • Beans and Bagels1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods1.0 km
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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
  • Battlesbridge3.0 km
  • Rayleigh6.5 km

Bus Stops

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