Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

CAMBRIDGE ROAD, SS1 1ET House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMBRIDGE ROAD, SS1 1ET.

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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 1ET 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

SS1 1ET is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £551k, 67% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £551k. Property prices are trending up 20.7% year-on-year.

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

SS1 1ET is an active urban area on Cambridge Road, 0.2km from Clifftown in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Milton ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

For families considering a move, SS1 1ET represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (162 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £551k, up 20.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS1 1ET 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 1ET. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 193,000

9 sales · Mean £ 203,111

Terraced

£ 678,000

13 sales · Mean £ 597,050

Semi-Detached

£ 720,000

1 sales · Mean £ 720,000

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

Crime rates near SS1 1ET are high at 162 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 offences319
Shoplifting177
Anti-social behaviour105
Drugs93
Criminal damage and arson59

school Local Schools

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Barons Court Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding296 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.7 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good414 pupils0.7 km
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Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery

Good701 pupils0.8 km
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Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

Good380 pupils0.9 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils1.3 km
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Southend YMCA Community School

Good9 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

69 nearby
  • Big News 40.3 km
  • Card Factory0.4 km
  • Cards & Candy0.3 km
  • Queens Convenience Store0.3 km
  • River Island Clothing Company0.4 km
  • + 64 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Saks Sports Bar0.3 km
  • The Cliff Hotel0.2 km
  • Cricketers Pub0.8 km
  • Entice0.7 km
  • Revolution0.4 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

149 nearby
  • 12th Street Burgers & Shakes0.4 km
  • Atrium Cafe0.3 km
  • Bubble Garden0.3 km
  • Caffe Nero0.4 km
  • Coffee Point0.3 km
  • + 144 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Big Spice0.4 km
  • Mooboo0.4 km
  • Van Looys0.3 km
  • Wenzel's The Bakers0.4 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Gleneagles Guesthouse0.2 km
  • Ilfracombe House Hotel0.3 km
  • Royal Hotel0.4 km
  • Holiday Inn Southend0.9 km
  • Hamiltons Boutique Hotel0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Food Plus0.6 km
  • Southchurch Convenience Store & Mini Mart0.6 km
  • Southend Food Centre0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southend Central0.3 km
  • Southend0.4 km
  • Southend Victoria0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Scratton Road0.1 km
  • Nelson Street0.2 km
  • Prittlewell Square0.2 km
  • Alexander Street0.2 km
  • Southend Central Rail Station0.3 km