SS1 is a postcode district in Southend-on-Sea, East of England, covering 699 active and 607 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SS1 (18%) is characterised by an area where many residents are new to the country, mostly renting privately, alongside a community-focused area with strong migrant family networks (15%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes SS1 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SS1 are around £337k, down 3.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SS1 at 704 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 41 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 SS1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
SS1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SS1 postcode area.
28,168
41
£ 40,167 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
SS1 is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £337k. Property prices are trending down 3.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Vange Primary School and Nursery
Wickford Primary School
Millhouse Primary School
Ghyllgrove Primary School
Eversley Primary School
St Anne Line Catholic Junior School
St Anne Line Catholic Infant School
De La Salle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Pugzie's
- ABI Foods
- AF&O Limited
- Alliance Pharmacy
- AM To PM
- + 82 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Camelia Hotel
- Gleneagles Guesthouse
- Hamiltons Boutique Hotel
- Ilfracombe House Hotel
- Park Inn Palace Hotel
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Alex Public House
- Barts Bar
- Chinnerys
- Cow & Telescope
- Craftwerk Beers
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
159 nearby- Brickhouse
- Clifftown Theatre
- Green Cactus Cafe
- Wingstop
- Cafe Masala
- + 154 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Food Plus
- Iceland Foods
- Lidl
- Marks & Spencer
- Randells Food And Wine
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Jonaki Tandoori
- KC's International
- Kingfisher
- Kingfisher
- Le Rooster
- + 43 more
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