SS7 1DL is a sought-after residential area on Clifton Walk, 0.7km from Tarpots in Thundersley and South Benfleet. Administratively it sits within Appleton ward and the Castle Point constituency.
For serious buyers, SS7 1DL is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00109121 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLIFTON WALK, SS7 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLIFTON WALK, SS7 1DL.
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SS7 1DL combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£180k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £180k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS7 1DL. 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
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
Terraced
£ 197,500
2 sales · Mean £ 197,500
Semi-Detached
£ 280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS7 1DL has low crime rates — 8 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
11 nearby- Shree News0.8 km
- Tarpots News1.0 km
- Barkins Butchers0.7 km
- B B Grout Ltd1.0 km
- B B Grout Ltd0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Anatolian Restaurant0.7 km
- Asia0.7 km
- Cosy Cafe And Creams1.0 km
- Legacy XS Management Limited0.8 km
- Maharaja Restaurant/Peri Peri Kitchen0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Kents Hill Mini Mart0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Premier Convenience Store0.7 km
- The Co-operative0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Benfleet Kebab0.8 km
- Britannia Fish Bar1.0 km
- My Plaice Fish & Chips0.7 km
- T & C Takeaway0.9 km
- Wheelers Tandoori0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Benfleet Tavern0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet1.8 km
- Pitsea3.6 km
- Rayleigh4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Clifton Avenue0.1 km
- Clifton Avenue0.1 km
- Bowers Road0.3 km
- Cumberland Avenue0.4 km
- Cumberland Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS71DL · Data under Open Government Licence