SS11 7BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Alderney Gardens, 0.8km from Runwell in Runwell. Administratively it sits within Wickford North ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
For serious buyers, SS11 7BD is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 92% 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: Average house prices are around £395k, down 15.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS11 7BD are sourced from Output Area E00108392 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALDERNEY GARDENS, SS11 7BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDERNEY GARDENS, SS11 7BD.
300
50
£ 46,800 /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
SS11 7BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £395k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 15.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS11 7BD. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 380,000
11 sales · Mean £ 377,045
Detached
£ 457,500
2 sales · Mean £ 457,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS11 7BD 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.
school Local Schools
Runwell Community Primary School
Wickford Primary School
The Wickford Church of England School
North Crescent Primary School
Hilltop Infant School
Hilltop Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- British Rail Social Association0.7 km
- Posh Boys Brewery0.9 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.7 km
- Wickford Cricket Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- ATM BAR AND RESTAURANT0.9 km
- Beans and Bagels0.8 km
- Jade Palace0.8 km
- Wickford Diner0.9 km
- Little Beans Cafe0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Hungry Monkeys0.8 km
- Olive Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- Pink Garlic0.8 km
- Wickford Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Abi's 2 Takeaway0.8 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Coral0.6 km
- Garbett Chemist0.9 km
- J Clark & Sons0.9 km
- M&Co Trading Limited0.9 km
- New Look0.8 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wickford0.7 km
- Battlesbridge3.2 km
- Rayleigh6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Guernsey Gardens Up0.1 km
- Guernsey Gardens Up0.1 km
- Swan Lane0.1 km
- Arundel Road0.1 km
- Arundel Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SS117BD · Data under Open Government Licence