Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

BIRS CLOSE, SS11 7BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRS CLOSE, SS11 7BS.

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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 7BS's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £475k 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 7BS is a sought-after residential area on Birs Close, 0.6km from Runwell in Runwell. Administratively it sits within Rettendon and Runwell ward and the Maldon constituency.

For serious buyers, SS11 7BS is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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: Prices average £475k. 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 7BS 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 7BS. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 475,000

1 sales · Mean £ 475,000

Detached

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

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

SS11 7BS 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 pupils1.0 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

12 nearby
  • Coral0.7 km
  • M&Co Trading Limited1.0 km
  • New Look0.9 km
  • Shree Radha Krishna News0.8 km
  • Sue Ryder Care0.9 km
  • + 7 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 Pot0.9 km
  • Wickford Cricket Club0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Little Beans Cafe1.0 km
  • Marco Polo Indian Cuisine0.9 km
  • ATM BAR AND RESTAURANT1.0 km
  • Beans and Bagels1.0 km
  • Jade Palace0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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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
  • Battlesbridge3.0 km
  • Rayleigh6.5 km

Bus Stops

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