SS0 0SN is a mixed residential area on Gainsborough Drive, 0.2km from Prittlewell in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Prittlewell ward and the Southend West constituency.
Day-to-day life in SS0 0SN has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southend-on-Sea.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £304k.
Census 2021 statistics for SS0 0SN are sourced from Output Area E00080177 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GAINSBOROUGH DRIVE, SS0 0SN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAINSBOROUGH DRIVE, SS0 0SN.
346
38
£ 46,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS0 0SN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SS0 0SN is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS0 0SN. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 376,000
4 sales · Mean £ 373,000
Flat
£ 160,000
8 sales · Mean £ 159,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS0 0SN is moderate at 71 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Westborough Academy
Southend High School for Boys
Chase High School
Lancaster School
Earls Hall Primary School
Southend YMCA Community School
Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- K T Newsagents0.9 km
- W H Smith - Tower Block0.7 km
- Westcliff Supermarket0.9 km
- WH Smith - Cardigan Wing0.7 km
- Cake Box Southend Ltd1.0 km
- + 36 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Spice Of Life0.7 km
- Bombay Blues0.9 km
- Smash Peri Peri0.9 km
- Fireaway1.0 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Pizza Time0.9 km
- Pizza Hut1.0 km
- Royal Wok0.9 km
- Tasty Chicken0.9 km
- Happy House0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- West Road Tap0.8 km
- The Blue Boar0.7 km
- Westcliff Royal British Legion0.9 km
- The Plough0.9 km
- The Saxon King0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prittlewell0.9 km
- Southend Victoria1.3 km
- Westcliff1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Shakespeare Drive0.1 km
- Shakespeare Drive0.1 km
- Gainsborough Drive0.1 km
- Gainsborough Drive0.2 km
- Inverness Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS00SN · Data under Open Government Licence