SS1 1BN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Clifftown in Southend-on-Sea. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Milton ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.
This is 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, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are high (239 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00080145 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SS1 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS1 1BN.
427
40
£ 39,700 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS1 1BN 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
SS1 1BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 28% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1BN. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SS1 1BN are high at 239 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
Barons Court Primary School and Nursery
Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery
St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School
St Bernard's High School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Bournemouth Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Big News 40.2 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- Cards & Candy0.2 km
- Queens Convenience Store0.5 km
- River Island Clothing Company0.3 km
- + 68 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Saks Sports Bar0.2 km
- The Cliff Hotel0.4 km
- Cow & Telescope0.6 km
- Hush0.1 km
- The Last Post Public House0.2 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
138 nearby- 12th Street Burgers & Shakes0.3 km
- Atrium Cafe0.3 km
- Bubble Garden0.2 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Coffee Point0.2 km
- + 133 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Big Spice0.3 km
- Mooboo0.3 km
- Van Looys0.2 km
- Wenzel's The Bakers0.3 km
- Italian Pizza House0.7 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- A+D London Road Supermarket1.0 km
- Randells Food And Wine0.6 km
- Iceland Foods0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Food Plus0.8 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Hamiltons Boutique Hotel0.2 km
- Park Inn Palace Hotel0.4 km
- Pier View Guest House0.2 km
- Pleasant Court Guest House0.8 km
- The Borough Hotel0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southend Central0.2 km
- Southend0.4 km
- Southend Victoria0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Alexander Street0.0 km
- Alexandra Street0.1 km
- Nelson Street0.1 km
- Scratton Road0.2 km
- Southend Central Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SS11BN · Data under Open Government Licence