Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

SS0 0SR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS0 0SR.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

20%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS0 0SR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 85% of tenure in SS0 0SR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 46-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SS0 0SR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Prittlewell in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Prittlewell ward and the Southend West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SS0 0SR is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 85% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 9% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SS0 0SR are sourced from Output Area E00080201 (shared with 5 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 0SR. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.9%
Asian / British Asian10.1%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

20%Active
FT: 9%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime around SS0 0SR is moderate at 83 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.

Shoplifting209
Violence and sexual offences156
Anti-social behaviour36
Criminal damage and arson23
Public order19

school Local Schools

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Westborough Academy

Requires Improvement450 pupils0.4 km
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Southend High School for Boys

Outstanding1317 pupils0.5 km
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Southend YMCA Community School

Good9 pupils0.6 km
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Earls Hall Primary School

Good630 pupils0.8 km
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Lancaster School

Good104 pupils0.9 km
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Chase High School

Good1169 pupils0.9 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good414 pupils1.1 km
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Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery

Good701 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • K T Newsagents1.0 km
  • W H Smith - Tower Block0.9 km
  • Westcliff Supermarket1.0 km
  • WH Smith - Cardigan Wing0.9 km
  • Kalsons Chemist0.7 km
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Spice Of Life0.9 km
  • Victoria's Eats & Treats Now T/A Tasty Bites1.0 km
  • EKCO Sports And Social Club1.0 km
  • Toby Carvery0.7 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Pizza Time1.0 km
  • Asian Station0.5 km
  • China Village0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Favorite Chicken0.7 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • West Road Tap1.0 km
  • The Saxon King0.7 km
  • The Blue Boar0.6 km
  • Railway Tavern0.6 km
  • The Spread Eagle Public House0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Prittlewell0.7 km
  • Southend Victoria1.2 km
  • Westcliff1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Priory Park0.1 km
  • Priory Park0.1 km
  • Priory Park0.1 km
  • Priory Park0.1 km
  • Shakespeare Drive0.2 km