SS1 1DY is an up-and-coming urban area on Royal Terrace, 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (275 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £748k. 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 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00080145 (shared with 45 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROYAL TERRACE, SS1 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROYAL TERRACE, SS1 1DY.
427
40
£ 39,700 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS1 1DY 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 1DY 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. Property prices average £748k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS1 1DY. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 373,750
2 sales · Mean £ 373,750
Detached
£ 924,000
1 sales · Mean £ 924,000
Terraced
£ 555,000
3 sales · Mean £ 556,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SS1 1DY are high at 275 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
Barons Court Primary School and Nursery
St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
St Bernard's High School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery
Bournemouth Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Big News 40.3 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- Cards & Candy0.3 km
- Queens Convenience Store0.7 km
- River Island Clothing Company0.4 km
- + 61 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Saks Sports Bar0.3 km
- The Cliff Hotel0.6 km
- Cow & Telescope0.7 km
- Hush0.2 km
- The Last Post Public House0.3 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
132 nearby- 12th Street Burgers & Shakes0.3 km
- Atrium Cafe0.4 km
- Bubble Garden0.3 km
- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- Coffee Point0.3 km
- + 127 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Big Spice0.3 km
- Mooboo0.3 km
- Van Looys0.3 km
- Wenzel's The Bakers0.4 km
- Italian Pizza House0.7 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Randells Food And Wine0.7 km
- Iceland Foods0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Southchurch Convenience Store & Mini Mart0.7 km
- Southend Food Centre0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Hamiltons Boutique Hotel0.0 km
- Park Inn Palace Hotel0.2 km
- Pier View Guest House0.0 km
- Pleasant Court Guest House0.6 km
- The Borough Hotel0.4 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southend Central0.3 km
- Southend0.4 km
- Southend Victoria0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cliff Lift0.1 km
- Cliff Lift0.1 km
- Cliff Lift0.1 km
- Southend Pier0.1 km
- Alexandra Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SS11DY · Data under Open Government Licence