SS0 0BE is a sought-after residential area on Kenilworth Gardens in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Prittlewell ward and the Southend West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS0, SS0 0BE offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k, down 27.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SS0 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00080195 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KENILWORTH GARDENS, SS0 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENILWORTH GARDENS, SS0 0BE.
359
42
£ 46,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS0 0BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SS0 0BE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £490k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 27.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS0 0BE. The average age is 42.1. 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: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 360,000
3 sales · Mean £ 352,666
Semi-Detached
£ 568,500
4 sales · Mean £ 566,125
Terraced
£ 470,000
2 sales · Mean £ 470,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS0 0BE has low crime rates — 15 incidents 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 Thomas More High School
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Westcliff High School for Girls
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Darlinghurst Academy
Chalkwell Hall Junior School
Chalkwell Hall Infant School
Chase High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Bridgwater Pharmacy0.3 km
- Eastwood Boulevard Post Office0.4 km
- K T Newsagents0.9 km
- Londis0.5 km
- Royal Bank Of Scotland0.7 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Blenheim Primary School Nursery1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Fondant Memories0.3 km
- Harris & Hoole0.9 km
- LifeStreams Coffee House0.5 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chris' Famous Fish0.3 km
- Magic Wok0.3 km
- Pizza Time0.9 km
- Chilli Green0.9 km
- Eat Well0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Porters Pub0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chalkwell1.8 km
- Westcliff2.2 km
- Southend Airport2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Mannering Gardens South0.1 km
- Mannering Gardens South0.1 km
- Southbourne Grove0.2 km
- Southbourne Grove0.2 km
- Southbourne Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS00BE · Data under Open Government Licence