Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

CLARENCE ROAD, SS1 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARENCE ROAD, SS1 1AN.

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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 1AN 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
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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS1 1AN spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £120k.

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

SS1 1AN is an up-and-coming urban area on Clarence Road, 0.3km from Clifftown in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Milton ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (300 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £120k, 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 1AN 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 1AN. 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

£ 125,000

3 sales · Mean £ 127,500

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

Crime rates near SS1 1AN are high at 300 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 offences610
Shoplifting341
Anti-social behaviour206
Drugs133
Public order101

school Local Schools

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Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

Good380 pupils0.7 km
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Barons Court Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding296 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School

Good669 pupils0.7 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good414 pupils0.9 km
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St Bernard's High School

Good966 pupils0.9 km
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Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery

Good701 pupils1.0 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils1.0 km
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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

77 nearby
  • Big News 40.1 km
  • Card Factory0.3 km
  • Cards & Candy0.1 km
  • Queens Convenience Store0.5 km
  • River Island Clothing Company0.2 km
  • + 72 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Saks Sports Bar0.1 km
  • The Cliff Hotel0.4 km
  • Cricketers Pub1.0 km
  • Entice0.5 km
  • Revolution0.4 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

140 nearby
  • 12th Street Burgers & Shakes0.1 km
  • Atrium Cafe0.2 km
  • Bubble Garden0.1 km
  • Caffe Nero0.3 km
  • Coffee Point0.1 km
  • + 135 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Big Spice0.1 km
  • Mooboo0.1 km
  • Van Looys0.1 km
  • Wenzel's The Bakers0.2 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • + 35 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Gleneagles Guesthouse0.2 km
  • Ilfracombe House Hotel0.6 km
  • Royal Hotel0.2 km
  • Holiday Inn Southend0.8 km
  • Hamiltons Boutique Hotel0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Food Plus0.8 km
  • Southchurch Convenience Store & Mini Mart0.5 km
  • Southend Food Centre0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southend Central0.1 km
  • Southend0.2 km
  • Southend Victoria0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Southend Central Rail Station0.1 km
  • Southend Central Rail Station0.1 km
  • Nelson Street0.1 km
  • Alexandra Street0.1 km
  • Southend Central Railway Station0.1 km