SS7 1DB is a sought-after residential area on Clarence Road, 0.6km from South Benfleet in Thundersley and South Benfleet. Administratively it sits within Appleton ward and the Castle Point constituency.
For serious buyers, SS7 1DB is 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. 91% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £468k. 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00109123 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLARENCE ROAD, SS7 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARENCE ROAD, SS7 1DB.
312
41
£ 52,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS7 1DB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SS7 1DB's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £468k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 1DB. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 356,500
9 sales · Mean £ 356,944
Detached
£ 427,500
6 sales · Mean £ 459,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS7 1DB has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. 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
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Anatolian Restaurant0.7 km
- Asia0.7 km
- Legacy XS Management Limited0.9 km
- Maharaja Restaurant/Peri Peri Kitchen0.8 km
- Run Rooster Benfleet0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Kents Hill Mini Mart0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Premier Convenience Store0.7 km
- The Co-operative0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Benfleet Kebab0.7 km
- My Plaice Fish & Chips0.7 km
- T & C Takeaway0.8 km
- Wheelers Tandoori0.7 km
- Yak And Yeti0.8 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Barkins Butchers0.7 km
- B B Grout Ltd0.7 km
- Babos Grocery0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Hubbard & Jones0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Benfleet Tavern0.9 km
- Bread And Cheese0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet1.6 km
- Pitsea3.9 km
- Rayleigh4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Clifton Avenue0.4 km
- Clifton Avenue0.4 km
- Cumberland Avenue0.4 km
- Cumberland Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS71DB · Data under Open Government Licence