Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

SWAN LANE, SS11 7DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWAN LANE, SS11 7DH.

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Population

346

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SS11 7DH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £505k, 94% 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 37.1% year-on-year.

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

SS11 7DH is a sought-after residential area on Swan Lane, 0.7km from Brock Hill in Runwell. Administratively it sits within Rettendon and Runwell ward and the Maldon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS11, SS11 7DH offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% 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 £505k, down 37.1% 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 SS11 7DH are sourced from Output Area E00109696 (shared with 7 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 SS11 7DH. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

3 sales · Mean £ 346,666

Detached

£ 595,000

2 sales · Mean £ 595,000

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

SS11 7DH 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 offences61
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order10
Burglary9
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Runwell Community Primary School

Good415 pupils0.3 km
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Wickford Primary School

Good524 pupils1.1 km
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The Wickford Church of England School

Outstanding151 pupils1.2 km
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North Crescent Primary School

Requires Improvement175 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • British Rail Social Association1.0 km
  • Quart Pot0.9 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.8 km
  • Wickford Cricket Club0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Jade Palace1.0 km
  • The Coffee Station0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Coral0.9 km
  • Shree Radha Krishna News0.9 km
  • Threeways/Texaco1.0 km
  • Wickford News & Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Yosha's0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Pink Garlic1.0 km
  • Wickford Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Food o’clock / USA Chicken1.0 km
  • Marmaris Pizza-Kebab1.0 km
  • Peppermill Indian Takeaway1.0 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wickford0.9 km
  • Battlesbridge3.1 km
  • South Woodham Ferrers6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Wantz Corner0.1 km
  • Wantz Corner0.1 km
  • Brock Hill0.2 km
  • Wantz Corner0.2 km
  • Arundel Road0.2 km