SS0 0DL is a sought-after residential area on Somerset Avenue 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 0DL offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k, down 11.2% 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 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00080182 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOMERSET AVENUE, SS0 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERSET AVENUE, SS0 0DL.
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
SS0 0DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £440k, 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. Property prices are trending down 11.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS0 0DL. 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
£ 366,500
8 sales · Mean £ 360,125
Detached
£ 460,000
9 sales · Mean £ 438,111
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS0 0DL has low crime rates — 19 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
Kingsdown School
Earls Hall Primary School
Lancaster School
Chase High School
Westcliff High School for Girls
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Bridgwater Pharmacy0.3 km
- Costcutters0.9 km
- Eastwood Boulevard Post Office0.9 km
- K T Newsagents0.8 km
- Londis0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Fondant Memories0.3 km
- Harris & Hoole0.5 km
- LifeStreams Coffee House0.6 km
- Mendip Community Group0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Chris' Famous Fish0.3 km
- Curry Pot0.9 km
- Eastwood Takeaway0.9 km
- Magic Wok0.3 km
- Pizza Time0.8 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 Airport2.1 km
- Chalkwell2.3 km
- Prittlewell2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Rosary Gardens0.1 km
- Rosary Gardens0.1 km
- Badgers Close0.2 km
- Somerset Avenue0.2 km
- Westbourne Grove0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS00DL · Data under Open Government Licence