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.
BOWERS ROAD, SS7 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWERS ROAD, SS7 1BS.
378
41
£ 48,500 /yr
46%
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 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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Kents Hill Infant Academy
Kents Hill Junior School
The Appleton School
Jotmans Hall Primary School
Kingston Primary School
The Robert Drake Primary School
South Benfleet Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, Cafe
12 nearby- Aspera0.8 km
- Everest Tandoori1.0 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Malaya0.4 km
- Peggy's Cafe1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Nisa0.9 km
- Kents Hill Mini Mart0.2 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SS71BS · Data under Open Government Licence