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.
CLIFTON CLOSE, SS7 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLIFTON CLOSE, SS7 1DJ.
287
44
£ 52,800 /yr
46%
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
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 News0.9 km
- Barkins Butchers0.6 km
- B B Grout Ltd0.6 km
- Babos Grocery0.6 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- + 3 more
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Kents Hill Mini Mart0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Premier Convenience Store0.6 km
- The Co-operative0.6 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SS71DJ · Data under Open Government Licence