SS11 7BQ is a sought-after residential area on Clare 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 7BQ offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £388k. 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 7BQ are sourced from Output Area E00109696 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLARE AVENUE, SS11 7BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARE AVENUE, SS11 7BQ.
346
46
£ 47,300 /yr
45%
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.
Area Character
SS11 7BQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £388k, 94% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS11 7BQ. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 402,000
3 sales · Mean £ 389,500
Terraced
£ 322,500
2 sales · Mean £ 322,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS11 7BQ has low crime rates — 23 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
Wickford Primary School
The Wickford Church of England School
North Crescent Primary School
Hilltop Infant School
Hilltop Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Coral0.8 km
- Shree Radha Krishna News0.9 km
- Threeways/Texaco0.9 km
- Wickford News & Convenience Store0.8 km
- Yosha's0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Royal British Legion Club0.7 km
- British Rail Social Association1.0 km
- Quart Pot0.9 km
- Wickford Cricket Club0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Olive Indian Takeaway1.0 km
- Pink Garlic0.9 km
- Wickford Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Abi's 2 Takeaway1.0 km
- Olive Indian Takeaway1.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Jade Palace1.0 km
- The Coffee Station0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wickford0.9 km
- Battlesbridge3.1 km
- South Woodham Ferrers6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Wantz Corner0.1 km
- Wantz Corner0.1 km
- Brock Hill0.2 km
- Wantz Corner0.3 km
- Swan Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS117BQ · Data under Open Government Licence