SS1 1AU is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km 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, major retail centres of national and regional significance. 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 (311 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00080145 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SS1 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS1 1AU.
427
40
£ 39,700 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS1 1AU 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS1 1AU spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS1 1AU. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SS1 1AU are high at 311 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.
school Local Schools
Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery
St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School
Barons Court Primary School and Nursery
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
St Bernard's High School
Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery
Bournemouth Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 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
- + 69 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Saks Sports Bar0.1 km
- The Cliff Hotel0.5 km
- Entice0.5 km
- Revolution0.4 km
- The Dickens0.2 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
141 nearby- 12th Street Burgers & Shakes0.1 km
- Atrium Cafe0.2 km
- Bubble Garden0.1 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- Coffee Point0.1 km
- + 136 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Big Spice0.1 km
- Mooboo0.1 km
- Van Looys0.1 km
- Wenzel's The Bakers0.2 km
- Subway0.2 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Gleneagles Guesthouse0.3 km
- Ilfracombe House Hotel0.7 km
- Royal Hotel0.2 km
- Holiday Inn Southend0.8 km
- Hamiltons Boutique Hotel0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Food Plus0.9 km
- Southchurch Convenience Store & Mini Mart0.4 km
- Southend Food Centre0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southend Central0.1 km
- Southend0.2 km
- Southend Victoria0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Southend Central Station0.1 km
- Southend Central Railway Station0.1 km
- Alexandra Street0.1 km
- Southend Central Rail Station0.1 km
- Tylers Avenue0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SS11AU · Data under Open Government Licence