Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

BADGERS CLOSE, SS0 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADGERS CLOSE, SS0 0AP.

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Population

369

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SS0 0AP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £480k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

SS0 0AP is a sought-after residential area on Badgers Close, 1.5km from Prittlewell in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Prittlewell ward and the Southend West constituency.

For serious buyers, SS0 0AP is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k. 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 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00080182 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS0 0AP. 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

White / British88.8%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 480,000

1 sales · Mean £ 480,000

Semi-Detached

£ 400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 400,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SS0 0AP has low crime rates — 23 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.

Violence and sexual offences42
Vehicle crime21
Public order10
Other theft9
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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St Thomas More High School

Good1216 pupils0.9 km
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Earls Hall Primary School

Good630 pupils0.9 km
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Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery

Good479 pupils1.0 km
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Chase High School

Good1169 pupils1.0 km
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Lancaster School

Good104 pupils1.0 km
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Kingsdown School

Good123 pupils1.1 km
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Westcliff High School for Boys Academy

Outstanding1253 pupils1.2 km
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The Eastwood Academy

Outstanding1103 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Bridgwater Pharmacy0.5 km
  • K T Newsagents0.7 km
  • Londis0.6 km
  • Royal Bank Of Scotland0.1 km
  • Spar0.5 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Fondant Memories0.5 km
  • Harris & Hoole0.4 km
  • LifeStreams Coffee House0.6 km
  • Mendip Community Group0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Chris' Famous Fish0.5 km
  • Magic Wok0.5 km
  • Pizza Time0.7 km
  • KFC0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Strawberry Fields Public House0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southend Airport1.9 km
  • Prittlewell2.4 km
  • Chalkwell2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Badgers Close0.0 km
  • Somerset Avenue0.1 km
  • Rosary Gardens0.2 km
  • Rosary Gardens0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km