Postcode Analysis Castle Point, East of England

HILL ROAD, SS7 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL ROAD, SS7 1AL.

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Population

512

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SS7 1AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SS7 1AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

SS7 1AL is a sought-after residential area on Hill Road, 0.6km from South Benfleet in Thundersley and South Benfleet. Administratively it sits within Boyce ward and the Castle Point constituency.

For serious buyers, SS7 1AL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 81% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 SS7 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00109130 (shared with 24 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 SS7 1AL. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

SS7 1AL has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary7
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order3
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement201 pupils0.8 km
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Kents Hill Junior School

Good351 pupils0.8 km
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Kents Hill Infant Academy

Outstanding245 pupils0.8 km
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Kingston Primary School

Outstanding211 pupils1.0 km
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South Benfleet Primary School

Good410 pupils1.1 km
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Thundersley Primary School

Good457 pupils1.2 km
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The Appleton School

Good1598 pupils1.4 km
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The Robert Drake Primary School

Outstanding313 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Hilltop Farm1.0 km
  • Thundersley Post Office/Hera News Off Licence0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Maharaja Restaurant/Peri Peri Kitchen0.7 km
  • Malaya0.9 km
  • Da Delis0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Kents Hill Mini Mart0.8 km
  • Co-op Food1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Wheelers Tandoori0.4 km
  • Yak And Yeti0.7 km
  • Burgerlicious0.9 km
  • Burgerz & Bitez0.8 km
  • Waffles N Crepes0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Bread And Cheese0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Benfleet2.0 km
  • Rayleigh3.9 km
  • Pitsea4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Glen Road0.4 km
  • Glen Road0.4 km
  • Kenneth Road0.4 km
  • Kenneth Road0.5 km
  • Kenneth Road0.5 km