SS7 1NJ is a sought-after residential area on Mill Hill, 1.2km from South Benfleet in Thundersley and South Benfleet. Administratively it sits within Boyce ward and the Castle Point constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS7, SS7 1NJ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 89% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £462k. 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 1NJ are sourced from Output Area E00109147 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL HILL, SS7 1NJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL HILL, SS7 1NJ.
338
44
£ 47,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS7 1NJ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SS7 1NJ combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£462k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 1NJ. The average age is 44.0. 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
£ 440,000
5 sales · Mean £ 460,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS7 1NJ has low crime rates — 23 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
South Benfleet Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Benfleet Motor Yacht Club0.4 km
- Coffee Time By Mbm0.6 km
- Gambero D'oro0.6 km
- Marble Restaurant0.5 km
- Mumtaz Mahal Tandoori0.3 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Elora Pharmacy0.8 km
- Hilltop Farm1.0 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- Jim Hall Ltd0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Anchor Inn0.3 km
- Boyce Hill Golf & Country Club0.6 km
- Half Crown Public House0.6 km
- South Benfleet Social Club0.6 km
- Benfleet Conservative Club0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Crispy Cod Fish Bar0.8 km
- Lantern House0.6 km
- T & C Takeaway1.0 km
- Gold Wok0.8 km
- Green Tea0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Benfleet0.6 km
- Pitsea4.6 km
- Leigh-On-Sea4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Norwood Drive0.2 km
- Norwood Drive0.2 km
- School Lane0.4 km
- School Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SS71NJ · Data under Open Government Licence