Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

RUNWELL GARDENS, SS11 7DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUNWELL GARDENS, SS11 7DW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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

SS11 7DW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £385k, 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. Property prices are trending down 2.5% year-on-year.

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

SS11 7DW is a sought-after residential area on Runwell Gardens, 0.6km 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 7DW 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, down 2.5% 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 7DW 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 7DW. 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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 390,000

2 sales · Mean £ 390,000

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

SS11 7DW 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 offences53
Anti-social behaviour18
Other theft11
Public order10
Burglary8

school Local Schools

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Runwell Community Primary School

Good415 pupils0.2 km
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The Wickford Church of England School

Outstanding151 pupils1.2 km
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Wickford Primary School

Good524 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
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North Crescent Primary School

Requires Improvement175 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Quart Pot0.8 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.8 km
  • Wickford Cricket Club0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Coral1.0 km
  • Wickford News & Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Yosha's0.3 km
  • Your Local0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Coffee Station1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wickford1.0 km
  • Battlesbridge2.9 km
  • South Woodham Ferrers6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Wantz Corner0.1 km
  • Wantz Corner0.2 km
  • Brock Hill0.2 km
  • Wantz Corner0.3 km
  • Meadow Lane0.3 km