Postcode Analysis Castle Point, East of England

BOWERS ROAD, SS7 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWERS ROAD, SS7 1BS.

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Population

378

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 48,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

SS7 1BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

SS7 1BS is a sought-after residential area on Bowers Road, 0.7km 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 1BS offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% 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. 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00109114 (shared with 7 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 1BS. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

SS7 1BS 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.

Violence and sexual offences29
Other theft7
Burglary5
Vehicle crime4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement201 pupils0.1 km
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Kents Hill Infant Academy

Outstanding245 pupils0.3 km
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Kents Hill Junior School

Good351 pupils0.3 km
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The Appleton School

Good1598 pupils0.8 km
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Jotmans Hall Primary School

Good312 pupils0.9 km
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Kingston Primary School

Outstanding211 pupils0.9 km
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The Robert Drake Primary School

Outstanding313 pupils1.1 km
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South Benfleet Primary School

Good410 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • AM Shop & Fuel Ltd1.0 km
  • B B Grout Ltd0.8 km
  • Cross Chemists0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food1.0 km
  • The Meat Joint Ltd1.0 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Aspera0.8 km
  • Everest Tandoori1.0 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • Malaya0.4 km
  • Peggy's Cafe1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Nisa0.9 km
  • Kents Hill Mini Mart0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Burgerlicious0.3 km
  • Burgerz & Bitez0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Fish'N' Chick'N1.0 km
  • Kings Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Rileys Sports Bar1.0 km
  • Zach Willsher0.9 km
  • Bread And Cheese0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Benfleet2.2 km
  • Pitsea3.8 km
  • Rayleigh4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bowers Road0.1 km
  • Bowers Road0.1 km
  • Kents Hill Road North0.2 km
  • Kents Hill Road North0.3 km
  • Kents Hill Road North0.3 km