Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

ROYAL TERRACE, SS1 1EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROYAL TERRACE, SS1 1EA.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS1 1EA 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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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

77% of homes in SS1 1EA are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

SS1 1EA is an up-and-coming urban area on Royal Terrace, 0.4km 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, major retail centres of national and regional significance. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are high (311 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 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00080144 (shared with 47 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 1EA. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.3%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 7%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near SS1 1EA are high at 311 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 offences415
Shoplifting227
Anti-social behaviour137
Drugs107
Other theft77

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 pupils1.0 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School

Good669 pupils1.0 km
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St Bernard's High School

Good966 pupils1.1 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good414 pupils1.1 km
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Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery

Good701 pupils1.3 km
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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

67 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
  • + 62 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Saks Sports Bar0.3 km
  • The Cliff Hotel0.6 km
  • Cow & Telescope0.7 km
  • Hush0.3 km
  • The Last Post Public House0.3 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

132 nearby
  • 12th Street Burgers & Shakes0.3 km
  • Atrium Cafe0.4 km
  • Bubble Garden0.3 km
  • Caffe Nero0.6 km
  • Coffee Point0.4 km
  • + 127 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Big Spice0.3 km
  • Mooboo0.3 km
  • Van Looys0.3 km
  • Wenzel's The Bakers0.4 km
  • Italian Pizza House0.7 km
  • + 29 more
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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Hamiltons Boutique Hotel0.1 km
  • Park Inn Palace Hotel0.2 km
  • Pier View Guest House0.1 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

  • Southend Pier0.1 km
  • Southend Pier0.1 km
  • Alexandra Street0.2 km
  • Cliff Lift0.2 km
  • Cliff Lift0.2 km