SS7 1AR is a sought-after residential area on Catherine Road, 0.9km from South Benfleet in Thundersley and South Benfleet. Administratively it sits within Boyce ward and the Castle Point constituency.
For serious buyers, SS7 1AR 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.3% 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 SS7 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00109130 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CATHERINE ROAD, SS7 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATHERINE ROAD, SS7 1AR.
512
40
£ 52,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS7 1AR 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 1AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £150k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £150k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 8.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS7 1AR. 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
Flat
£ 150,000
3 sales · Mean £ 154,166
Detached
£ 480,000
3 sales · Mean £ 535,000
Semi-Detached
£ 370,000
1 sales · Mean £ 370,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS7 1AR has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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
The Robert Drake Primary School
Thundersley Primary School
The Appleton School
South Benfleet Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Malaya0.6 km
- Maharaja Restaurant/Peri Peri Kitchen0.4 km
- Tandoori Parlour Ltd1.0 km
- The Tarpots (Harvester)0.8 km
- Da Delis0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Burgerlicious0.6 km
- Burgerz & Bitez0.5 km
- Waffles N Crepes0.5 km
- Thundersley Plaice1.0 km
- Wheelers Tandoori0.1 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- B B Grout Ltd1.0 km
- Thundersley Post Office/Hera News Off Licence0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Kents Hill Mini Mart0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Bread And Cheese0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet2.2 km
- Rayleigh3.7 km
- Pitsea4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Glen Road0.2 km
- Glen Road0.2 km
- Bowers Road0.5 km
- Kents Hill Road North0.5 km
- Kents Hill Road North0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SS71AR · Data under Open Government Licence