SS7 1BL is a sought-after residential area on London Road, 0.7km from Tarpots in Thundersley and South Benfleet. Administratively it sits within St Peter's ward and the Castle Point constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS7, SS7 1BL offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% 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 £315k. 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00109360 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, SS7 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, SS7 1BL.
304
46
£ 52,800 /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.
Area Character
SS7 1BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £315k, 94% 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 1BL. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 315,500
2 sales · Mean £ 315,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS7 1BL 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
Kingston Primary School
The Robert Drake Primary School
The Appleton School
Jotmans Hall Primary School
Woodham Ley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Sweetie Bouquets1.0 km
- AM Shop & Fuel Ltd0.7 km
- B B Grout Ltd0.8 km
- Cross Chemists0.9 km
- Flex Fitness Gym0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Warehouse Bar1.0 km
- Motowns Lounge Bar0.7 km
- Rileys Sports Bar1.0 km
- Zach Willsher0.6 km
- Bread And Cheese0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Aspera0.8 km
- Everest Tandoori0.7 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Malaya0.2 km
- Peggy's Cafe0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Nisa0.9 km
- Kents Hill Mini Mart0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Burgerlicious0.2 km
- Burgerz & Bitez0.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Fish'N' Chick'N0.7 km
- Kamble0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet2.5 km
- Rayleigh3.7 km
- Pitsea3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Kents Hill Road North0.0 km
- Kents Hill Road North0.1 km
- Kents Hill Road North0.1 km
- Kents Hill Road North0.1 km
- Bowers Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS71BL · Data under Open Government Licence