SS7 1DD is a sought-after residential area on Clarence Road, 0.5km from South Benfleet 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 1DD offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 96% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £583k, up 91.3% 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 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00109122 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLARENCE ROAD, SS7 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARENCE ROAD, SS7 1DD.
347
42
£ 52,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS7 1DD 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
SS7 1DD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £583k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £583k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 91.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS7 1DD. The average age is 42.5. 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
Detached
£ 605,000
4 sales · Mean £ 638,125
Semi-Detached
£ 453,500
2 sales · Mean £ 453,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS7 1DD has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
South Benfleet Primary School
Kents Hill Infant Academy
Kents Hill Junior School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Jotmans Hall Primary School
The Appleton School
Kingston Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Elora Pharmacy0.8 km
- Hilltop Farm0.9 km
- Spar1.0 km
- Barkins Butchers0.5 km
- B B Grout Ltd0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Boyce Hill Golf & Country Club0.8 km
- South Benfleet Social Club0.8 km
- Benfleet Tavern0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Anatolian Restaurant0.5 km
- Asia0.5 km
- Legacy XS Management Limited0.7 km
- Run Rooster Benfleet0.5 km
- Subway Shell Filling Station0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Kents Hill Mini Mart1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Premier Convenience Store0.5 km
- The Co-operative0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Benfleet Kebab0.5 km
- Crispy Cod Fish Bar0.8 km
- My Plaice Fish & Chips0.5 km
- T & C Takeaway0.5 km
- Wheelers Tandoori0.9 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet1.4 km
- Pitsea3.9 km
- Rayleigh4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Cumberland Avenue0.3 km
- Cumberland Avenue0.4 km
- High Road0.4 km
- Kents Hill Road0.4 km
- Kents Hill Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SS71DD · Data under Open Government Licence