Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

SS0 0BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS0 0BP.

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Population

402

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 44,200 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS0 0BP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SS0 0BP has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SS0 0BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood within the SS0 district of Southend-on-Sea. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Blenheim Park ward and the Southend West constituency.

This is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 SS0 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00079974 (shared with 7 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 SS0 0BP. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

SS0 0BP has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences43
Burglary23
Anti-social behaviour13
Other theft11
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Westcliff High School for Boys Academy

Outstanding1253 pupils0.1 km
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Westcliff High School for Girls

Outstanding1348 pupils0.1 km
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St Thomas More High School

Good1216 pupils0.2 km
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils0.3 km
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Darlinghurst Academy

Good550 pupils0.5 km
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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding656 pupils0.7 km
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Chalkwell Hall Junior School

Good476 pupils0.7 km
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Chalkwell Hall Infant School

Good360 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Arwin Express1.0 km
  • Bridgwater Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Chemys1.0 km
  • Eastwood Boulevard Post Office0.2 km
  • Londis1.0 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Blenheim Primary School Nursery0.7 km
  • Fondant Memories0.6 km
  • LifeStreams Coffee House1.0 km
  • Mendip Community Group0.6 km
  • Westcliff High School For Boys - Sixth Form Centre0.1 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Chris' Famous Fish0.6 km
  • Fish Shop 21.0 km
  • Magic Wok0.6 km
  • Pasha Kebab Bar0.9 km
  • The Fish Inn0.8 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Peggy Sue's Piano Bar0.7 km
  • The Oakleigh0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chalkwell1.6 km
  • Westcliff2.3 km
  • Leigh-On-Sea2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Westcliff High School0.1 km
  • Westcliff High School0.1 km
  • Westcliff High Schools0.1 km
  • Westcliff High Schools0.1 km
  • Eastwood Boulevard North0.1 km