SS7 3YR is a sought-after residential area on Prittle Close, 1.0km from Daws Heath in Castle Point. Administratively it sits within Victoria ward and the Castle Point constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS7, SS7 3YR offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £358k. 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 3YR are sourced from Output Area E00109374 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRITTLE CLOSE, SS7 3YR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRITTLE CLOSE, SS7 3YR.
294
47
£ 49,800 /yr
42%
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 3YR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £358k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 3YR. The average age is 46.8. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 339,000
6 sales · Mean £ 344,666
Terraced
£ 317,250
6 sales · Mean £ 322,000
Detached
£ 505,000
1 sales · Mean £ 505,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS7 3YR has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Deanes
Westwood Academy
Cedar Hall School
The King John School
Thundersley Primary School
Hadleigh Junior School
Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- 363 Food And Wine0.8 km
- Hadleigh Pharmacy0.6 km
- Kiln Convenience Store0.8 km
- Westwood SF Connect (BP & M&S)0.7 km
- Appans Superstore0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- La Quinta0.7 km
- Sunny Side Up (Including The Hub)0.6 km
- Tammy's0.7 km
- The Virgin Active Cafe0.1 km
- Village Indiya0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Dragon Chef0.5 km
- One Takeaway0.5 km
- Ocean Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Pink Chilliz Benfleet Ltd0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Woodmans Arms0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rayleigh3.0 km
- Benfleet3.4 km
- Leigh-On-Sea3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Drake Close0.1 km
- Drake Close0.1 km
- Queensmere0.1 km
- Queensmere0.2 km
- Cranbrook Avenue0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SS73YR · Data under Open Government Licence