SS7 1BZ is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.8km from Hope's Green in Thundersley and South Benfleet. Administratively it sits within Boyce ward and the Castle Point constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS7, SS7 1BZ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £271k, down 8.0% 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00109129 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, SS7 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SS7 1BZ.
391
43
£ 47,700 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS7 1BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SS7 1BZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £271k, 68% 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. Property prices are trending down 8.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS7 1BZ. The average age is 43.4. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 251,500
4 sales · Mean £ 253,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS7 1BZ has low crime rates — 36 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
South Benfleet Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Benfleet Motor Yacht Club0.7 km
- Coffee Time By Mbm0.1 km
- Gambero D'oro0.1 km
- Marble Restaurant0.2 km
- Mumtaz Mahal Tandoori0.3 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Elora Pharmacy0.5 km
- Spar0.3 km
- Costcutter0.1 km
- Jim Hall Ltd0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Anchor Inn0.3 km
- Boyce Hill Golf & Country Club0.8 km
- Half Crown Public House0.1 km
- South Benfleet Social Club0.5 km
- Benfleet Conservative Club0.1 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Benfleet Kebab0.9 km
- Crispy Cod Fish Bar0.5 km
- Lantern House0.1 km
- T & C Takeaway0.8 km
- Hot Hut0.3 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet0.1 km
- Pitsea4.1 km
- Leigh-On-Sea5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Benfleet Rail Station0.1 km
- Benfleet Rail Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Benfleet Rail Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SS71BZ · Data under Open Government Licence