Postcode Analysis Castle Point, East of England

CATHERINE ROAD, SS7 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATHERINE ROAD, SS7 1AR.

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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 1AR 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 1AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £150k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £150k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 8.3% year-on-year.

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

SS7 1AR is a sought-after residential area on Catherine Road, 0.9km from South Benfleet in Thundersley and South Benfleet. Administratively it sits within Boyce ward and the Castle Point constituency.

For serious buyers, SS7 1AR 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.3% 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 SS7 1AR 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 1AR. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 150,000

3 sales · Mean £ 154,166

Detached

£ 480,000

3 sales · Mean £ 535,000

Semi-Detached

£ 370,000

1 sales · Mean £ 370,000

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

SS7 1AR has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18
Public order5
Burglary4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement201 pupils0.5 km
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Kents Hill Junior School

Good351 pupils0.7 km
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Kents Hill Infant Academy

Outstanding245 pupils0.7 km
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Kingston Primary School

Outstanding211 pupils0.7 km
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The Robert Drake Primary School

Outstanding313 pupils1.1 km
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Thundersley Primary School

Good457 pupils1.1 km
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The Appleton School

Good1598 pupils1.2 km
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South Benfleet Primary School

Good410 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Malaya0.6 km
  • Maharaja Restaurant/Peri Peri Kitchen0.4 km
  • Tandoori Parlour Ltd1.0 km
  • The Tarpots (Harvester)0.8 km
  • Da Delis0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Burgerlicious0.6 km
  • Burgerz & Bitez0.5 km
  • Waffles N Crepes0.5 km
  • Thundersley Plaice1.0 km
  • Wheelers Tandoori0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • B B Grout Ltd1.0 km
  • Thundersley Post Office/Hera News Off Licence0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Kents Hill Mini Mart0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Bread And Cheese0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Benfleet2.2 km
  • Rayleigh3.7 km
  • Pitsea4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Glen Road0.2 km
  • Glen Road0.2 km
  • Bowers Road0.5 km
  • Kents Hill Road North0.5 km
  • Kents Hill Road North0.5 km