Is SS11 7DN a safe place to live?

Yes, SS11 7DN is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 25 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in SS11 7DN?

The average property price in SS11 7DN is currently around £372k.

What is the population of SS11 7DN?

The population for the SS11 7DN area is approximately 346 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Chelmsford, East of England

CHURCH END LANE, SS11 7DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH END LANE, SS11 7DN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

346

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Avg Age

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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

A sought-after, premium postcode. SS11 7DN's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £372k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For serious buyers, SS11 7DN is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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: Average house prices are around £372k. 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 7DN 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 7DN. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 435,000

2 sales · Mean £ 435,000

Semi-Detached

£ 375,000

16 sales · Mean £ 391,843

Terraced

£ 375,000

2 sales · Mean £ 375,000

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

SS11 7DN 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 offences51

Anti-social behaviour18

Other theft11

Public order9

Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

Runwell Community Primary School

Good415 pupils0.2 km

The Wickford Church of England School

Outstanding151 pupils1.2 km

Wickford Primary School

Good524 pupils1.3 km

Hilltop Infant School

Outstanding244 pupils1.6 km

Hilltop Junior School

Good339 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Yosha's0.3 km
Your Local0.3 km

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby

Quart Pot0.8 km
Royal British Legion Club0.8 km
Wickford Cricket Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Wickford1.1 km
Battlesbridge3.0 km
South Woodham Ferrers6.4 km

Bus Stops

Wantz Corner0.1 km
Wantz Corner0.2 km
Brock Hill0.2 km
Wantz Corner0.2 km
Meadow Lane0.3 km