Postcode Analysis Castle Point, East of England

CUMBERLAND AVENUE, SS7 1DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CUMBERLAND AVENUE, SS7 1DX.

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Population

365

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

56%

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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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SS7 1DX — age 43, 84% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £379k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 10.8% year-on-year.

home £379,818 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS7 1DX is a safe, established residential area on Cumberland Avenue, 0.7km from South Benfleet in Thundersley and South Benfleet. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Castle Point constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS7, SS7 1DX offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 84% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £379k, up 10.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS7 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00109339 (shared with 9 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 1DX. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 470,000

3 sales · Mean £ 480,166

Semi-Detached

£ 355,000

9 sales · Mean £ 352,888

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

SS7 1DX has low crime rates — 24 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 offences60
Anti-social behaviour21
Burglary9
Public order9
Shoplifting9

school Local Schools

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South Benfleet Primary School

Good410 pupils0.4 km
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Kents Hill Infant Academy

Outstanding245 pupils0.5 km
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Kents Hill Junior School

Good351 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement201 pupils0.7 km
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Jotmans Hall Primary School

Good312 pupils1.0 km
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The Appleton School

Good1598 pupils1.1 km
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Kingston Primary School

Outstanding211 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Elora Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Shree News0.9 km
  • Barkins Butchers0.3 km
  • B B Grout Ltd0.4 km
  • Babos Grocery0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Boyce Hill Golf & Country Club0.9 km
  • South Benfleet Social Club0.9 km
  • Benfleet Tavern0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Anatolian Restaurant0.4 km
  • Asia0.4 km
  • Legacy XS Management Limited0.6 km
  • Run Rooster Benfleet0.6 km
  • Subway Shell Filling Station0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Kents Hill Mini Mart0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Premier Convenience Store0.4 km
  • The Co-operative0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Benfleet Kebab0.5 km
  • Crispy Cod Fish Bar0.8 km
  • My Plaice Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • T & C Takeaway0.6 km
  • Wheelers Tandoori1.0 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Benfleet1.4 km
  • Pitsea3.7 km
  • Rayleigh4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Cumberland Avenue0.1 km
  • Cumberland Avenue0.1 km
  • High Road0.3 km
  • Clifton Avenue0.3 km
  • Clifton Avenue0.3 km