Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

CLIFFTOWN ROAD, SS1 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLIFFTOWN ROAD, SS1 1AB.

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Population

427

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS1 1AB 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
workEmployment
5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SS1 1AB — age 40, 28% ownership, 69% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £136k.

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

SS1 1AB is an up-and-coming urban area on Clifftown Road, 0.4km from Southend-on-Sea in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Milton ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SS1 1AB offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (281 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £136k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 SS1 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00080145 (shared with 45 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 SS1 1AB. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.9%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 136,000

1 sales · Mean £ 136,000

Terraced

£ 500,000

1 sales · Mean £ 500,000

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

Crime rates near SS1 1AB are high at 281 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences664
Shoplifting367
Anti-social behaviour224
Drugs140
Public order106

school Local Schools

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Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

Good380 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School

Good669 pupils0.7 km
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Barons Court Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding296 pupils0.8 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good414 pupils0.9 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils1.0 km
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St Bernard's High School

Good966 pupils1.0 km
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Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery

Good701 pupils1.0 km
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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

78 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Mandy's Ices0.4 km
  • Mr Simms Olde Shoppe0.3 km
  • RNLI Shop0.5 km
  • Sunshine Central0.4 km
  • + 73 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Hamiltons Boutique Hotel0.3 km
  • Park Inn Palace Hotel0.4 km
  • Pier View Guest House0.3 km
  • Pleasant Court Guest House0.7 km
  • The Borough Hotel0.6 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Alex Public House0.2 km
  • Chinnerys0.6 km
  • Craftwerk Beers0.2 km
  • Hope Hotel0.6 km
  • Oyster Bar Brasserie And Sports Bar0.2 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

140 nearby
  • Adventure Inside Cafe0.4 km
  • Beaches0.5 km
  • Bella John Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • Breakwater Cafe0.5 km
  • Buns Bros0.5 km
  • + 135 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Fish And Chip Shop0.4 km
  • Food Bar0.4 km
  • Hot Dog Bar At Adventure Island0.4 km
  • Hot Dog Kart At Adventure Island + Slush + Pancakes0.4 km
  • Jacket Potatoe Kiosk At Adventure Island0.4 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • ANSPRO International, Essex - African And Caribbean Food1.0 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
  • Food Plus0.8 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southend Central0.0 km
  • Southend0.2 km
  • Southend Victoria0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Southend Central Railway Station0.0 km
  • Southend Central Station0.0 km
  • Southend Central Rail Station0.1 km
  • Southend Central Rail Station0.1 km
  • Southend Central Rail Station0.1 km