SS7 1AQ is a sought-after residential area on London Road, 0.9km from South Benfleet in Thundersley and South Benfleet. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Castle Point constituency.
For serious buyers, SS7 1AQ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £474k. 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 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00109363 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, SS7 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, SS7 1AQ.
238
47
£ 52,800 /yr
54%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SS7 1AQ's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £474k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £474k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS7 1AQ. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 348,000
3 sales · Mean £ 356,333
Detached
£ 607,000
2 sales · Mean £ 607,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS7 1AQ has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kingston Primary School
Thundersley Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Kents Hill Infant Academy
Kents Hill Junior School
The Robert Drake Primary School
Cedar Hall School
The King John School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- B B Grout Ltd0.7 km
- Dan's News & Supermarket0.8 km
- Hart Road Mini Mart1.0 km
- Rishi Pharmacy Ltd0.9 km
- Thundersley Post Office/Hera News Off Licence0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Maharaja Restaurant/Peri Peri Kitchen0.7 km
- Tandoori Parlour Ltd0.7 km
- Malaya1.0 km
- By George Of Thundersley1.0 km
- Da Delis0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Kents Hill Mini Mart0.9 km
- Co-op Food0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Thundersley Plaice0.7 km
- Wah Nam Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Wheelers Tandoori0.3 km
- Yak And Yeti0.7 km
- Burgerlicious1.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bread And Cheese0.1 km
- White Hart Public House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet2.3 km
- Rayleigh3.5 km
- Pitsea4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Kenneth Road0.2 km
- Kenneth Road0.2 km
- Glen Road0.2 km
- Kenneth Road0.2 km
- Glen Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS71AQ · Data under Open Government Licence