SS7 1ED is a safe, established residential area on Constitution Hill, 0.6km from Hope's Green in Thundersley and South Benfleet. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Castle Point constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS7, SS7 1ED offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, up 51.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS7 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00109339 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CONSTITUTION HILL, SS7 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CONSTITUTION HILL, SS7 1ED.
365
43
£ 47,700 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SS7 1ED is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £385k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 51.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS7 1ED. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 382,500
4 sales · Mean £ 445,000
Semi-Detached
£ 314,500
7 sales · Mean £ 327,785
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS7 1ED has low crime rates — 29 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
South Benfleet Primary School
Kents Hill Infant Academy
Kents Hill Junior School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Jotmans Hall Primary School
The Appleton School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Elora Pharmacy0.6 km
- Shree News0.9 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Barkins Butchers0.2 km
- B B Grout Ltd0.2 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Boyce Hill Golf & Country Club0.8 km
- South Benfleet Social Club0.8 km
- Benfleet Tavern0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Anatolian Restaurant0.2 km
- Asia0.2 km
- Legacy XS Management Limited0.5 km
- Run Rooster Benfleet0.4 km
- Subway Shell Filling Station0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Premier Convenience Store0.2 km
- The Co-operative0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Benfleet Kebab0.3 km
- Crispy Cod Fish Bar0.6 km
- My Plaice Fish & Chips0.2 km
- T & C Takeaway0.4 km
- Benfleet Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet1.2 km
- Pitsea3.7 km
- Rayleigh4.8 km
Bus Stops
- High Road0.1 km
- Kents Hill Road0.2 km
- Kents Hill Road0.2 km
- Cumberland Avenue0.2 km
- Cumberland Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS71ED · Data under Open Government Licence