SS7 1BJ is a sought-after residential area on Felstead Road, 0.7km from Tarpots in Thundersley and South Benfleet. Administratively it sits within Appleton ward and the Castle Point constituency.
For serious buyers, SS7 1BJ is 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £476k, down 28.4% 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00109109 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FELSTEAD ROAD, SS7 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FELSTEAD ROAD, SS7 1BJ.
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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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SS7 1BJ combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£476k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 28.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS7 1BJ. 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
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
Detached
£ 465,000
17 sales · Mean £ 489,705
Semi-Detached
£ 315,000
13 sales · Mean £ 324,230
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS7 1BJ has low crime rates — 10 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 Appleton School
The Robert Drake Primary School
Jotmans Hall Primary School
South Benfleet Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Tarpots News0.9 km
- Thundersley Post Office/Hera News Off Licence0.9 km
- AM Shop & Fuel Ltd0.9 km
- B B Grout Ltd0.9 km
- Cross Chemists0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Motowns Lounge Bar1.0 km
- Rileys Sports Bar1.0 km
- Zach Willsher0.8 km
- Bread And Cheese0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Cosy Cafe And Creams0.9 km
- Laila Turkish Grill & Bar1.0 km
- Maharaja Restaurant/Peri Peri Kitchen0.2 km
- The Tarpots (Harvester)0.5 km
- Aspera0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Kents Hill Mini Mart0.1 km
- Nisa1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Britannia Fish Bar0.9 km
- Cosmos1.0 km
- Wheelers Tandoori0.4 km
- Yak And Yeti0.2 km
- Burgerlicious0.3 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet2.3 km
- Rayleigh3.9 km
- Pitsea3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bowers Road0.1 km
- Kents Hill Road North0.2 km
- Kents Hill Road North0.2 km
- Bowers Road0.2 km
- Kents Hill Road North0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS71BJ · Data under Open Government Licence