Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

PRITTLEWELL SQUARE, SS1 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRITTLEWELL SQUARE, SS1 1DW.

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Population

233

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SS1 1DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SS1 1DW's low deprivation rank, 67% ownership, and £476k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £476k.

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

SS1 1DW is an active urban area on Prittlewell Square, 0.1km from Clifftown in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Milton ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (167 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £476k.

Census 2021 statistics for SS1 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00080151 (shared with 8 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 1DW. The average age is 53.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 239,000

4 sales · Mean £ 234,500

Terraced

£ 817,500

2 sales · Mean £ 817,500

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

Crime rates near SS1 1DW are high at 167 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 offences273
Shoplifting167
Anti-social behaviour105
Drugs88
Criminal damage and arson53

school Local Schools

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Barons Court Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding296 pupils0.6 km
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St Bernard's High School

Good966 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School

Good669 pupils0.8 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good414 pupils0.8 km
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Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery

Good701 pupils0.9 km
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Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

Good380 pupils1.0 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils1.3 km
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Southend YMCA Community School

Good9 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

65 nearby
  • Big News 40.4 km
  • Card Factory0.6 km
  • Cards & Candy0.4 km
  • Queens Convenience Store0.4 km
  • River Island Clothing Company0.5 km
  • + 60 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Saks Sports Bar0.4 km
  • The Cliff Hotel0.3 km
  • Cow & Telescope0.8 km
  • Hush0.3 km
  • The Last Post Public House0.4 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

150 nearby
  • 12th Street Burgers & Shakes0.5 km
  • Atrium Cafe0.4 km
  • Bubble Garden0.4 km
  • Caffe Nero0.6 km
  • Coffee Point0.4 km
  • + 145 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Big Spice0.4 km
  • Mooboo0.5 km
  • Van Looys0.4 km
  • Wenzel's The Bakers0.5 km
  • Italian Pizza House0.8 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • A+D London Road Supermarket0.8 km
  • Randells Food And Wine0.8 km
  • Iceland Foods0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Food Plus0.7 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Hamiltons Boutique Hotel0.4 km
  • Park Inn Palace Hotel0.6 km
  • Pier View Guest House0.4 km
  • The Borough Hotel0.8 km
  • The Gladstone Guest House0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southend Central0.4 km
  • Southend0.5 km
  • Southend Victoria0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Prittlewell Square0.1 km
  • Scratton Road0.2 km
  • Nelson Street0.3 km
  • Alexander Street0.3 km
  • Wilson Road0.3 km