SS7 1BG is a sought-after residential area on London Road, 0.8km from Tarpots in Thundersley and South Benfleet. Administratively it sits within Appleton ward and the Castle Point constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS7, SS7 1BG offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k. 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 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00109109 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, SS7 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, SS7 1BG.
324
46
£ 48,500 /yr
50%
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
SS7 1BG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £370k, 91% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS7 1BG. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 328,000
3 sales · Mean £ 331,000
Terraced
£ 347,000
1 sales · Mean £ 347,000
Detached
£ 470,000
1 sales · Mean £ 470,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS7 1BG has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Kents Hill Infant Academy
Kents Hill Junior School
Kingston Primary School
The Robert Drake Primary School
The Appleton School
Jotmans Hall Primary School
Woodham Ley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Daves Wines0.9 km
- Tarpots News0.9 km
- Thundersley Post Office/Hera News Off Licence0.8 km
- AM Shop & Fuel Ltd0.8 km
- B B Grout Ltd0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Motowns Lounge Bar0.8 km
- Zach Willsher0.7 km
- Bread And Cheese0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Beefys Diner1.0 km
- Cosy Cafe And Creams0.9 km
- Maharaja Restaurant/Peri Peri Kitchen0.0 km
- The Tarpots (Harvester)0.5 km
- Aspera0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Kents Hill Mini Mart0.2 km
- Nisa1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Britannia Fish Bar0.9 km
- Cosmos0.8 km
- Wheelers Tandoori0.4 km
- Yak And Yeti0.0 km
- Burgerlicious0.2 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet2.4 km
- Rayleigh3.7 km
- Pitsea3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Kents Hill Road North0.1 km
- Kents Hill Road North0.1 km
- Kents Hill Road North0.2 km
- Kents Hill Road North0.2 km
- Bowers Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS71BG · Data under Open Government Licence