SS1 1BF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Southend-on-Sea 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 university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of just 24, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (193 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for SS1 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00180531 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SS1 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS1 1BF.
379
24
£ 39,700 /yr
19%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS1 1BF 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.
Area Character
At 75% private renter occupancy, SS1 1BF is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS1 1BF. The average age is 24.5. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SS1 1BF are high at 193 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
St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Barons Court Primary School and Nursery
Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery
St Bernard's High School
Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery
Southend YMCA Community School
Bournemouth Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
90 nearby- Big News 40.4 km
- Card Factory0.2 km
- Cards & Candy0.4 km
- Queens Convenience Store0.2 km
- River Island Clothing Company0.3 km
- + 85 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Saks Sports Bar0.4 km
- The Cliff Hotel0.4 km
- Cow & Telescope0.4 km
- Hush0.4 km
- The Last Post Public House0.4 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
157 nearby- 12th Street Burgers & Shakes0.4 km
- Atrium Cafe0.3 km
- Bubble Garden0.4 km
- Caffe Nero0.2 km
- Coffee Point0.3 km
- + 152 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Big Spice0.4 km
- Mooboo0.4 km
- Van Looys0.4 km
- Wenzel's The Bakers0.3 km
- Italian Pizza House0.5 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
16 nearby- A+D London Road Supermarket0.7 km
- Co-Op1.0 km
- Randells Food And Wine0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland Foods0.6 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Holiday Inn Southend0.5 km
- Gleneagles Guesthouse0.6 km
- Ilfracombe House Hotel0.6 km
- Royal Hotel0.7 km
- Hamiltons Boutique Hotel0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southend Victoria0.3 km
- Southend Central0.4 km
- Southend0.4 km
Bus Stops
- Queensway0.1 km
- Queensway0.1 km
- Queensway0.1 km
- Queensway0.2 km
- Queensway0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS11BF · Data under Open Government Licence