SS7 1BD is a safe, established residential area on London Road, 0.5km from Hadleigh in Thundersley and South Benfleet. Administratively it sits within St James ward and the Castle Point constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SS7 1BD offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, down 28.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS7 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00109327 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, SS7 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, SS7 1BD.
421
41
£ 42,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 41, SS7 1BD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 28.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS7 1BD. The average age is 40.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 187,500
25 sales · Mean £ 175,540
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS7 1BD has low crime rates — 24 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.
school Local Schools
Hadleigh Junior School
Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School
Westwood Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- B B Grout Ltd0.4 km
- Hadleigh Convenience Store0.4 km
- Royals0.6 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.4 km
- Asifs Chemists0.5 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Castle Hotel Public House0.7 km
- Hadleigh Conservative Club0.7 km
- Fatty's Bar0.7 km
- Hadleigh & Thundersley Cricket Club0.6 km
- Western Dance Centre0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Maison Noir0.3 km
- Mall Road0.4 km
- McDonalds0.7 km
- Myhosh Lounge0.2 km
- Wild Ducks0.0 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Peggotty's0.4 km
- Hadleigh Kebabs0.4 km
- Nims Thai Kitchen0.2 km
- Papa Johns0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leigh-On-Sea2.0 km
- Benfleet3.9 km
- Chalkwell4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Oak Road0.2 km
- Broughton Road0.2 km
- Broughton Road0.2 km
- Woodfield Road0.4 km
- Church0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS71BD · Data under Open Government Licence