Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

CANEWDON GARDENS, SS11 7BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANEWDON GARDENS, SS11 7BJ.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
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

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.

Violence and sexual offences57
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order10
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Runwell Community Primary School

Good415 pupils0.0 km
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The Wickford Church of England School

Outstanding151 pupils1.0 km
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Wickford Primary School

Good524 pupils1.2 km
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Hilltop Infant School

Outstanding244 pupils1.4 km
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Hilltop Junior School

Good339 pupils1.4 km
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North Crescent Primary School

Requires Improvement175 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Quart Pot0.7 km
  • Wickford Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Jade Palace1.0 km
  • Marco Polo Indian Cuisine1.0 km
  • The Coffee Station0.9 km
  • Huttons @ Wickford0.9 km
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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
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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
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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