SS7 1AL is a sought-after residential area on Hill Road, 0.6km from South Benfleet in Thundersley and South Benfleet. Administratively it sits within Boyce ward and the Castle Point constituency.
For serious buyers, SS7 1AL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00109130 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILL ROAD, SS7 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL ROAD, SS7 1AL.
512
40
£ 52,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS7 1AL 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
SS7 1AL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS7 1AL. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS7 1AL has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Kents Hill Junior School
Kents Hill Infant Academy
Kingston Primary School
South Benfleet Primary School
Thundersley Primary School
The Appleton School
The Robert Drake Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Hilltop Farm1.0 km
- Thundersley Post Office/Hera News Off Licence0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Maharaja Restaurant/Peri Peri Kitchen0.7 km
- Malaya0.9 km
- Da Delis0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Kents Hill Mini Mart0.8 km
- Co-op Food1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Wheelers Tandoori0.4 km
- Yak And Yeti0.7 km
- Burgerlicious0.9 km
- Burgerz & Bitez0.8 km
- Waffles N Crepes0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Bread And Cheese0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet2.0 km
- Rayleigh3.9 km
- Pitsea4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Glen Road0.4 km
- Glen Road0.4 km
- Kenneth Road0.4 km
- Kenneth Road0.5 km
- Kenneth Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SS71AL · Data under Open Government Licence