SS7 1AF is a sought-after residential area on Mount Crescent, 0.7km from South Benfleet in Thundersley and South Benfleet. Administratively it sits within Boyce ward and the Castle Point constituency.
For serious buyers, SS7 1AF is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k. 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 SS7 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00109130 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOUNT CRESCENT, SS7 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT CRESCENT, SS7 1AF.
512
40
£ 52,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS7 1AF 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SS7 1AF's low deprivation rank, 81% ownership, and £440k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS7 1AF. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 440,000
1 sales · Mean £ 440,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS7 1AF has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kingston Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Kents Hill Infant Academy
Kents Hill Junior School
Thundersley Primary School
South Benfleet Primary School
The Robert Drake Primary School
The King John School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Burgerz & Bitez0.9 km
- Waffles N Crepes0.9 km
- Thundersley Plaice1.0 km
- Wheelers Tandoori0.4 km
- Yak And Yeti0.8 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- B B Grout Ltd1.0 km
- Hilltop Farm1.0 km
- Thundersley Post Office/Hera News Off Licence0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Maharaja Restaurant/Peri Peri Kitchen0.8 km
- Tandoori Parlour Ltd1.0 km
- Da Delis0.5 km
- The Village Eatery1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Kents Hill Mini Mart0.9 km
- Co-op Food0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Bread And Cheese0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet2.1 km
- Rayleigh3.7 km
- Pitsea4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Kenneth Road0.3 km
- Kenneth Road0.3 km
- Kenneth Road0.3 km
- Glen Road0.3 km
- Glen Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS71AF · Data under Open Government Licence