Postcode Analysis Castle Point, East of England

CLIFTON CLOSE, SS7 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLIFTON CLOSE, SS7 1DJ.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SS7 1DJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £481k, 90% 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 44.4% year-on-year.

home £481,750 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS7 1DJ is a sought-after residential area on Clifton Close, 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 1DJ is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 90% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £481k, down 44.4% 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00109121 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS7 1DJ. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 540,000

4 sales · Mean £ 540,000

Semi-Detached

£ 377,500

3 sales · Mean £ 370,833

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SS7 1DJ has low crime rates — 13 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.

Violence and sexual offences58
Burglary8
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Kents Hill Infant Academy

Outstanding245 pupils0.3 km
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Kents Hill Junior School

Good351 pupils0.3 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement201 pupils0.4 km
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South Benfleet Primary School

Good410 pupils0.6 km
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The Appleton School

Good1598 pupils0.9 km
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Jotmans Hall Primary School

Good312 pupils0.9 km
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Kingston Primary School

Outstanding211 pupils1.3 km
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The Robert Drake Primary School

Outstanding313 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Shree News0.9 km
  • Barkins Butchers0.6 km
  • B B Grout Ltd0.6 km
  • Babos Grocery0.6 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Anatolian Restaurant0.6 km
  • Asia0.6 km
  • Legacy XS Management Limited0.8 km
  • Maharaja Restaurant/Peri Peri Kitchen0.8 km
  • Run Rooster Benfleet0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Kents Hill Mini Mart0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Premier Convenience Store0.6 km
  • The Co-operative0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Benfleet Kebab0.7 km
  • My Plaice Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • T & C Takeaway0.8 km
  • Wheelers Tandoori0.8 km
  • Yak And Yeti0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Benfleet Tavern0.8 km
  • Bread And Cheese1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Benfleet1.7 km
  • Pitsea3.7 km
  • Rayleigh4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Clifton Avenue0.2 km
  • Clifton Avenue0.2 km
  • Cumberland Avenue0.3 km
  • Cumberland Avenue0.3 km
  • Bowers Road0.4 km