SS7 1DA is a sought-after residential area on Clarence Road, 0.8km from South Benfleet in Thundersley and South Benfleet. Administratively it sits within Appleton ward and the Castle Point constituency.
For serious buyers, SS7 1DA is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 95% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k. 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 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00109116 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLARENCE ROAD, SS7 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARENCE ROAD, SS7 1DA.
310
43
£ 52,800 /yr
55%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SS7 1DA combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£325k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 1DA. The average age is 43.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 325,000
2 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS7 1DA has low crime rates — 9 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
Kents Hill Infant Academy
Kents Hill Junior School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
South Benfleet Primary School
The Appleton School
Jotmans Hall Primary School
Kingston Primary School
The Robert Drake Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Shree News1.0 km
- Barkins Butchers0.7 km
- B B Grout Ltd0.8 km
- Babos Grocery0.7 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Anatolian Restaurant0.8 km
- Asia0.8 km
- Legacy XS Management Limited0.9 km
- Maharaja Restaurant/Peri Peri Kitchen0.6 km
- Run Rooster Benfleet0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Kents Hill Mini Mart0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Premier Convenience Store0.8 km
- The Co-operative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Benfleet Kebab0.8 km
- My Plaice Fish & Chips0.7 km
- T & C Takeaway0.9 km
- Wheelers Tandoori0.6 km
- Yak And Yeti0.6 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bread And Cheese0.9 km
- Benfleet Tavern0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet1.8 km
- Pitsea3.8 km
- Rayleigh4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Clifton Avenue0.3 km
- Clifton Avenue0.3 km
- Bowers Road0.4 km
- Cumberland Avenue0.4 km
- Cumberland Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS71DA · Data under Open Government Licence