SS11 7BJ is a sought-after residential area on Canewdon Gardens, 0.5km from Runwell in Runwell. Administratively it sits within Rettendon and Runwell ward and the Maldon constituency.
For serious buyers, SS11 7BJ is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £383k, down 8.7% year-on-year. 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 7BJ are sourced from Output Area E00109706 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANEWDON GARDENS, SS11 7BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANEWDON GARDENS, SS11 7BJ.
321
47
£ 47,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SS11 7BJ's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £383k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £383k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 8.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS11 7BJ. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 420,000
2 sales · Mean £ 420,000
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
8 sales · Mean £ 352,750
Detached
£ 448,500
6 sales · Mean £ 427,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS11 7BJ has low crime rates — 25 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
Runwell Community Primary School
The Wickford Church of England School
Wickford Primary School
Hilltop Infant School
Hilltop Junior School
North Crescent Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Quart Pot0.7 km
- Wickford Cricket Club0.7 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Jade Palace1.0 km
- Marco Polo Indian Cuisine1.0 km
- The Coffee Station0.9 km
- Huttons @ Wickford0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Hungry Monkeys1.0 km
- Olive Indian Takeaway1.0 km
- Pink Garlic0.9 km
- Wickford Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Olive Indian Takeaway1.0 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Yosha's0.4 km
- Your Local0.4 km
- Coral0.9 km
- Shree Radha Krishna News0.9 km
- Threeways/Texaco0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wickford1.0 km
- Battlesbridge2.9 km
- South Woodham Ferrers6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Wantz Corner0.3 km
- Meadow Lane0.3 km
- Wantz Corner0.3 km
- Swan Lane0.4 km
- Brock Hill0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS117BJ · Data under Open Government Licence