Is SS99 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in SS99 are higher than average, at 529 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of SS99?

The population for the SS99 area is approximately 1,106 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

SS99 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SS99 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

1,106

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 36,567 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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1/10

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2/10

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10/10

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10/10

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9/10

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8/10

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10/10

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2/10

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6/10

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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SS99's 52% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS99 is a postcode district in Southend-on-Sea, East of England, covering 85 active and 249 retired postcodes.

The majority of SS99 (61% of postcodes) consists of a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established. Overall, SS99 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.

Safety: Crime runs above average across SS99 at 529 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SS99 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.9%

Asian / British Asian13.5%

Black / African / Caribbean5.7%

Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

57%Active

FT: 43%

Unemployed: 2%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences200

Anti-social behaviour77

Criminal damage and arson50

Public order44

Other theft43