SS0 0AJ is a sought-after residential area on Rosary Gardens, 1.4km from Prittlewell 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 0AJ offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k. 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 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00080182 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROSARY GARDENS, SS0 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSARY GARDENS, SS0 0AJ.
369
45
£ 46,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SS0 0AJ's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £475k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS0 0AJ. The average age is 45.0. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 423,500
2 sales · Mean £ 423,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS0 0AJ has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Earls Hall Primary School
St Thomas More High School
Lancaster School
Chase High School
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Kingsdown School
Southend High School for Boys
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Bridgwater Pharmacy0.4 km
- K T Newsagents0.7 km
- Londis0.5 km
- Royal Bank Of Scotland0.2 km
- Spar0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Fondant Memories0.5 km
- Harris & Hoole0.3 km
- LifeStreams Coffee House0.5 km
- Mendip Community Group0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Chris' Famous Fish0.4 km
- Magic Wok0.4 km
- Pizza Time0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Strawberry Fields Public House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southend Airport1.9 km
- Prittlewell2.3 km
- Chalkwell2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Badgers Close0.1 km
- Rosary Gardens0.1 km
- Rosary Gardens0.1 km
- Somerset Avenue0.2 km
- Westbourne Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS00AJ · Data under Open Government Licence