SS0 0AY is a sought-after residential area on Wellstead Gardens, 1.4km from Chalkwell in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Blenheim Park ward and the Southend West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS0, SS0 0AY offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £737k. 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 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00079991 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLSTEAD GARDENS, SS0 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLSTEAD GARDENS, SS0 0AY.
336
42
£ 44,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS0 0AY 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
SS0 0AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £737k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £737k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS0 0AY. The average age is 42.0. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 697,500
14 sales · Mean £ 674,607
Detached
£ 650,000
3 sales · Mean £ 638,333
Terraced
£ 587,000
2 sales · Mean £ 587,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS0 0AY has low crime rates — 13 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
St Thomas More High School
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Westcliff High School for Girls
Chalkwell Hall Junior School
Chalkwell Hall Infant School
Darlinghurst Academy
Lancaster School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Bridgwater Pharmacy0.5 km
- Eastwood Boulevard Post Office0.3 km
- K T Newsagents1.0 km
- Londis0.6 km
- Royal Bank Of Scotland0.9 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Fondant Memories0.5 km
- LifeStreams Coffee House0.6 km
- Mendip Community Group0.7 km
- Spice Of Life0.9 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chris' Famous Fish0.5 km
- Magic Wok0.5 km
- Pizza Time1.0 km
- Morley's Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Chilli Green0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Porters Pub0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chalkwell1.6 km
- Westcliff2.0 km
- Prittlewell2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Southbourne Grove0.2 km
- Mannering Gardens South0.2 km
- Mannering Gardens South0.2 km
- Cavendish Gardens0.2 km
- Southbourne Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS00AY · Data under Open Government Licence