Area Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

SS1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SS1 postcode area.

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Population

28,168

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 40,167 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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1/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
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9/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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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.

home £337,350 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.4%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences7979
Shoplifting1820
Anti-social behaviour1773
Public order1574
Other theft1418

school Local Schools

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Vange Primary School and Nursery

Good108 pupils
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Wickford Primary School

Good524 pupils
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Millhouse Primary School

Good641 pupils
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Ghyllgrove Primary School

Good584 pupils
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Eversley Primary School

Good417 pupils
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St Anne Line Catholic Junior School

Good240 pupils
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St Anne Line Catholic Infant School

Good186 pupils
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De La Salle School

Good752 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

87 nearby
  • Pugzie's
  • ABI Foods
  • AF&O Limited
  • Alliance Pharmacy
  • AM To PM
  • + 82 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Camelia Hotel
  • Gleneagles Guesthouse
  • Hamiltons Boutique Hotel
  • Ilfracombe House Hotel
  • Park Inn Palace Hotel
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Alex Public House
  • Barts Bar
  • Chinnerys
  • Cow & Telescope
  • Craftwerk Beers
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

159 nearby
  • Brickhouse
  • Clifftown Theatre
  • Green Cactus Cafe
  • Wingstop
  • Cafe Masala
  • + 154 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Food Plus
  • Iceland Foods
  • Lidl
  • Marks & Spencer
  • Randells Food And Wine
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Jonaki Tandoori
  • KC's International
  • Kingfisher
  • Kingfisher
  • Le Rooster
  • + 43 more