SS0 0AB is a sought-after residential area on Merilies Gardens in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Prittlewell ward and the Southend West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS0, SS0 0AB offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 82% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k, up 62.2% year-on-year. 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 SS0 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00080196 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERILIES GARDENS, SS0 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERILIES GARDENS, SS0 0AB.
289
47
£ 46,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS0 0AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SS0 0AB combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£485k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 62.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS0 0AB. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 558,750
4 sales · Mean £ 559,375
Semi-Detached
£ 389,000
4 sales · Mean £ 398,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS0 0AB has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Thomas More High School
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Westcliff High School for Girls
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Lancaster School
Chase High School
Darlinghurst Academy
Chalkwell Hall Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Bridgwater Pharmacy0.2 km
- Eastwood Boulevard Post Office0.5 km
- K T Newsagents0.9 km
- Londis0.5 km
- Royal Bank Of Scotland0.6 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Fondant Memories0.3 km
- Harris & Hoole0.9 km
- LifeStreams Coffee House0.5 km
- Mendip Community Group0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chris' Famous Fish0.2 km
- Magic Wok0.2 km
- Pizza Time0.9 km
- Chilli Green1.0 km
- Eat Well1.0 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Strawberry Fields Public House0.9 km
- Porters Pub1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chalkwell1.8 km
- Westcliff2.3 km
- Southend Airport2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Mannering Gardens South0.1 km
- Southbourne Grove0.2 km
- Mannering Gardens South0.2 km
- Southbourne Grove0.2 km
- Bridgwater Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS00AB · Data under Open Government Licence