SS7 1BH is a sought-after residential area on Bowers 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 1BH offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k. 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 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00109109 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWERS ROAD, SS7 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWERS ROAD, SS7 1BH.
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46
£ 48,500 /yr
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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 1BH's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £395k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 1BH. 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
£ 366,250
2 sales · Mean £ 366,250
Detached
£ 313,750
2 sales · Mean £ 313,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS7 1BH has low crime rates — 12 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
The Appleton School
Kingston Primary School
Jotmans Hall Primary School
South Benfleet Primary School
The Robert Drake Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- B B Grout Ltd0.9 km
- Tarpots News0.9 km
- Thundersley Post Office/Hera News Off Licence1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Aspera0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Malaya0.4 km
- Cosy Cafe And Creams0.9 km
- Maharaja Restaurant/Peri Peri Kitchen0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Burgerlicious0.4 km
- Burgerz & Bitez0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Waffles N Crepes0.4 km
- Britannia Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Zach Willsher0.9 km
- Bread And Cheese0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Kents Hill Mini Mart0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet2.1 km
- Pitsea3.9 km
- Rayleigh3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bowers Road0.2 km
- Bowers Road0.2 km
- Kents Hill Road North0.3 km
- Kents Hill Road North0.3 km
- Kents Hill Road North0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS71BH · Data under Open Government Licence