Living in SS7, Castle Point
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SS7 in Castle Point. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Castle Point: £362,602, down 1.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around SS7
104 recorded home sales on the streets around central SS7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £405,000 and a range from £110,000 to £1,030,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 DOROTHY GARDENS, SS7 3AE | semi-detached | £375,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 6 COLLINGWOOD, SS7 1JG | detached | £520,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 123 KENNETH ROAD, SS7 3AB | detached | £560,000 | 2026-05-13 |
| APARTMENT 2 MANNA HEIGHTS LONDON ROAD, SS7 1AX | flat-maisonette | £255,000 | 2026-05-12 |
| 10 KINGS PARK, SS7 3AY | semi-detached | £405,000 | 2026-05-07 |
| 32 BRADLEY CLOSE, SS7 3AH | detached | £515,000 | 2026-05-01 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
35 schools within 3 miles , of which 81% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| Thundersley Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Kents Hill Infant Academy | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| The Robert Drake Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| The King John School | Secondary | Good | 0.9 mi |
25 state primary and 7 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 15.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.5% |
| Skilled trades | 13.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
77 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SS7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Castle Point's figures.
Common questions about SS7
What is the average house price in SS7?
The average sold price in Castle Point is £362,602 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SS7?
Prices in Castle Point are down 1.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SS7?
The median of 104 recorded sales around central SS7 in the last 2 years is £405,000, ranging from £110,000 to £1,030,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SS7?
35 schools sit within 3 miles of central SS7, and 81% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SS7?
77 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SS7 at risk of flooding?
Central SS7 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SS7 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 81% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £405,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 77 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SS7 safe?
77 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SS7 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SS7 or SS6, SS7 or SS8, SS7 or SS13.
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