Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

SWAN LANE, SS11 7DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWAN LANE, SS11 7DF.

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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

A sought-after, premium postcode. SS11 7DF's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £592k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £592k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 50.9% year-on-year.

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

SS11 7DF is a sought-after residential area on Swan Lane, 0.7km from Runwell in Runwell. Administratively it sits within Rettendon and Runwell ward and the Maldon constituency.

For serious buyers, SS11 7DF is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £592k, up 50.9% 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 7DF 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 7DF. 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

Detached

£ 515,000

9 sales · Mean £ 550,055

Semi-Detached

£ 380,000

3 sales · Mean £ 368,333

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

SS11 7DF has low crime rates — 30 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 offences77
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order9
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Runwell Community Primary School

Good415 pupils0.4 km
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Wickford Primary School

Good524 pupils0.8 km
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The Wickford Church of England School

Outstanding151 pupils0.9 km
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North Crescent Primary School

Requires Improvement175 pupils1.2 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

26 nearby
  • Coral0.5 km
  • Garbett Chemist0.8 km
  • J Clark & Sons0.8 km
  • M&Co Trading Limited0.8 km
  • New Look0.7 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Posh Boys Brewery0.8 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.5 km
  • The Duke Public House1.0 km
  • British Rail Social Association0.7 km
  • Quart Pot1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Little Beans Cafe0.8 km
  • Marco Polo Indian Cuisine0.7 km
  • Oriental Chef0.9 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • ATM BAR AND RESTAURANT0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Olive Indian Takeaway0.7 km
  • Pink Garlic0.6 km
  • Wickford Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Abi's 2 Takeaway0.7 km
  • Olive Indian Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wickford0.6 km
  • Battlesbridge3.1 km
  • Rayleigh6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Swan Lane0.0 km
  • Swan Lane0.0 km
  • Guernsey Gardens Up0.1 km
  • Guernsey Gardens Up0.1 km
  • Arundel Road0.3 km