SS7 2JB is a sought-after residential area on Greenacres, 0.2km from Hadleigh in Thundersley and South Benfleet. Administratively it sits within St James ward and the Castle Point constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS7, SS7 2JB offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k, up 13.2% 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 2JB are sourced from Output Area E00109316 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREENACRES, SS7 2JB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENACRES, SS7 2JB.
288
50
£ 49,800 /yr
47%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SS7 2JB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £440k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £440k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 13.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS7 2JB. The average age is 49.6. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 440,000
5 sales · Mean £ 441,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS7 2JB has low crime rates — 15 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 Infant and Nursery School
Hadleigh Junior School
Westwood Academy
The King John School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- B B Grout Ltd0.5 km
- Hadleigh Convenience Store0.5 km
- Royals0.4 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.5 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 Club0.4 km
- Western Dance Centre0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Maison Noir0.5 km
- Mall Road0.5 km
- McDonalds0.7 km
- Myhosh Lounge0.6 km
- Wild Ducks0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Peggotty's0.5 km
- Hadleigh Kebabs0.5 km
- Nims Thai Kitchen0.6 km
- Papa Johns0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leigh-On-Sea2.4 km
- Rayleigh3.8 km
- Benfleet4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Greenacres0.1 km
- Greenacres0.1 km
- Scrub Lane0.3 km
- New Rd0.3 km
- Poors Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS72JB · Data under Open Government Licence