SS99 1BH is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Southend-on-Sea in Southend-on-Sea. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Victoria ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.
The people who live in SS99 1BH are typical of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 28 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southend-on-Sea. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (188 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 SS99 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00180558 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SS99 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS99 1BH.
186
28
£ 37,600 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS99 1BH 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.
Area Character
High employment, young population. SS99 1BH combines 70% economic activity with a 28-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS99 1BH. The average age is 28.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SS99 1BH are high at 188 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Barons Court Primary School and Nursery
Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery
Southend YMCA Community School
Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery
Bournemouth Park Academy
St Bernard's High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
92 nearby- Big News 40.6 km
- Card Factory0.4 km
- Cards & Candy0.6 km
- Queens Convenience Store0.5 km
- River Island Clothing Company0.5 km
- + 87 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Saks Sports Bar0.6 km
- The Cliff Hotel0.7 km
- Cow & Telescope0.4 km
- Alex Public House0.8 km
- Craftwerk Beers0.8 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
129 nearby- 12th Street Burgers & Shakes0.6 km
- Atrium Cafe0.5 km
- Bubble Garden0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.4 km
- Coffee Point0.6 km
- + 124 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Big Spice0.6 km
- Mooboo0.6 km
- Van Looys0.6 km
- Wenzel's The Bakers0.5 km
- Italian Pizza House0.5 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- A+D London Road Supermarket0.8 km
- Randells Food And Wine0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland Foods0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Hamiltons Boutique Hotel0.9 km
- Pier View Guest House0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Southend0.2 km
- Gleneagles Guesthouse0.9 km
- Ilfracombe House Hotel0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southend Victoria0.1 km
- Southend0.6 km
- Southend Central0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Alexander House0.0 km
- Alexander House0.0 km
- Alexander House0.1 km
- Southend Victoria Rail Station0.1 km
- Queensway0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SS991BH · Data under Open Government Licence