SS7 1BU is a safe, established residential area located 1.2km from Little Common in Thundersley and South Benfleet. Administratively it sits within Cedar Hall ward and the Castle Point constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SS7 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00180461 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SS7 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS7 1BU.
417
43
£ 46,000 /yr
45%
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 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS7 1BU. The average age is 42.7. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS7 1BU has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thundersley Primary School
Cedar Hall School
The King John School
The Deanes
Kingston Primary School
Westwood Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- B B Grout Ltd0.8 km
- Dan's News & Supermarket0.7 km
- Hart Road Mini Mart0.8 km
- Rishi Pharmacy Ltd0.8 km
- Thundersley Post Office/Hera News Off Licence0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Tandoori Parlour Ltd0.8 km
- By George Of Thundersley0.8 km
- Da Delis0.4 km
- The Village Eatery0.8 km
- The Virgin Active Cafe0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Thundersley Plaice0.8 km
- Wah Nam Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Dragon Chef0.9 km
- One Takeaway0.9 km
- Lee's Kitchen0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bread And Cheese0.7 km
- White Hart Public House0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op Food0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet2.7 km
- Rayleigh3.2 km
- Leigh-On-Sea4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Warren Chase0.2 km
- Warren Chase0.3 km
- USP College0.3 km
- USP College0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS71BU · Data under Open Government Licence