Postcode Analysis Castle Point, East of England

KINGSTON ROAD, SS7 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSTON ROAD, SS7 1DW.

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Population

417

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 46,000 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS7 1DW 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SS7 1DW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £506k, 81% 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 41.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS7 1DW is a safe, established residential area on Kingston Road in Thundersley and South Benfleet. Administratively it sits within Cedar Hall ward and the Castle Point constituency.

For serious buyers, SS7 1DW is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 81% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £506k, down 41.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS7 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00180554 (shared with 6 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 1DW. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.2%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 365,000

6 sales · Mean £ 368,000

Detached

£ 515,000

5 sales · Mean £ 527,999

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

SS7 1DW has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences75
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft8
Drugs8

school Local Schools

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The King John School

Good2053 pupils0.6 km
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Cedar Hall School

Good164 pupils0.8 km
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Westwood Academy

Outstanding253 pupils0.9 km
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The Deanes

Requires Improvement504 pupils0.9 km
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Thundersley Primary School

Good457 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • 363 Food And Wine0.9 km
  • Hadleigh Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Kiln Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Westwood SF Connect (BP & M&S)0.7 km
  • Appans Superstore0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • La Quinta0.6 km
  • Sunny Side Up (Including The Hub)0.6 km
  • Da Delis0.9 km
  • Tammy's0.7 km
  • The Virgin Active Cafe0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Dragon Chef0.4 km
  • One Takeaway0.4 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Pink Chilliz Benfleet Ltd0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Food0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Benfleet2.9 km
  • Rayleigh3.2 km
  • Leigh-On-Sea4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Shipwrights Drive North0.1 km
  • Shipwrights Drive North0.1 km
  • Cranbrook Avenue0.3 km
  • Warren Chase0.4 km
  • Warren Chase0.4 km