Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

SOMERSET AVENUE, SS0 0DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERSET AVENUE, SS0 0DW.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

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.

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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SS0 0DW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £451k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £451k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 1.9% year-on-year.

home £451,111 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS0 0DW is a sought-after residential area on Somerset Avenue in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Prittlewell ward and the Southend West constituency.

For serious buyers, SS0 0DW is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £451k, down 1.9% 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 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00080183 (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 0DW. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 427,500

8 sales · Mean £ 427,187

Detached

£ 525,000

2 sales · Mean £ 525,000

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

SS0 0DW has low crime rates — 22 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 offences35
Vehicle crime14
Other theft10
Burglary10
Drugs7

school Local Schools

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St Thomas More High School

Good1216 pupils0.7 km
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Westcliff High School for Boys Academy

Outstanding1253 pupils0.9 km
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Kingsdown School

Good123 pupils1.0 km
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Westcliff High School for Girls

Outstanding1348 pupils1.0 km
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Lancaster School

Good104 pupils1.1 km
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Chase High School

Good1169 pupils1.1 km
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Earls Hall Primary School

Good630 pupils1.1 km
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The Eastwood Academy

Outstanding1103 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Fondant Memories0.3 km
  • Harris & Hoole0.6 km
  • LifeStreams Coffee House0.6 km
  • Mendip Community Group0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Strawberry Fields Public House0.5 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