Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

MARKET PLACE, SS1 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET PLACE, SS1 1DA.

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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 1DA 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

SS1 1DA 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.

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

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

For renters and young professionals, SS1 1DA 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. 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. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (309 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 1DA 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 1DA. 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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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 1DA are high at 309 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 offences517
Shoplifting253
Anti-social behaviour169
Drugs129
Other theft87

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 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School

Good669 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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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good414 pupils1.0 km
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Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery

Good701 pupils1.2 km
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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • Big News 40.2 km
  • Card Factory0.5 km
  • Cards & Candy0.2 km
  • Queens Convenience Store0.6 km
  • River Island Clothing Company0.3 km
  • + 66 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Saks Sports Bar0.2 km
  • The Cliff Hotel0.5 km
  • Cow & Telescope0.6 km
  • Hush0.2 km
  • The Last Post Public House0.2 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

135 nearby
  • 12th Street Burgers & Shakes0.2 km
  • Atrium Cafe0.3 km
  • Bubble Garden0.2 km
  • Caffe Nero0.5 km
  • Coffee Point0.3 km
  • + 130 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Big Spice0.2 km
  • Mooboo0.2 km
  • Van Looys0.2 km
  • Wenzel's The Bakers0.3 km
  • Italian Pizza House0.6 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Randells Food And Wine0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Food Plus1.0 km
  • Southchurch Convenience Store & Mini Mart0.6 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Hamiltons Boutique Hotel0.1 km
  • Park Inn Palace Hotel0.3 km
  • Pier View Guest House0.1 km
  • Pleasant Court Guest House0.6 km
  • The Borough Hotel0.5 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southend Central0.2 km
  • Southend0.3 km
  • Southend Victoria0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Alexandra Street0.1 km
  • Alexander Street0.1 km
  • Southend Travel Centre0.2 km
  • Southend Travel Centre0.2 km
  • Southend Central Bus Station0.2 km