Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

BRIDGWATER DRIVE, SS0 0DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGWATER DRIVE, SS0 0DX.

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Population

229

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 44,200 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS0 0DX 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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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SS0 0DX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £461k, 65% 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.

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

SS0 0DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bridgwater Drive, 1.4km from Noblesgreen in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Blenheim Park ward and the Southend West constituency.

For families considering a move, SS0 0DX represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £461k. 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 0DX are sourced from Output Area E00079986 (shared with 6 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 0DX. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.8%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 447,500

4 sales · Mean £ 444,250

Semi-Detached

£ 405,500

4 sales · Mean £ 408,500

Terraced

£ 195,000

1 sales · Mean £ 195,000

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

SS0 0DX has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences81
Other theft12
Vehicle crime11
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order8

school Local Schools

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St Thomas More High School

Good1216 pupils0.5 km
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The St Christopher School

Outstanding229 pupils0.7 km
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The Eastwood Academy

Outstanding1103 pupils0.7 km
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Kingsdown School

Good123 pupils0.7 km
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Westcliff High School for Boys Academy

Outstanding1253 pupils0.8 km
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Westcliff High School for Girls

Outstanding1348 pupils0.8 km
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Eastwood Primary School & Nursery

Good453 pupils0.8 km
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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding656 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Bridgwater Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Costcutters0.5 km
  • Eastwood Boulevard Post Office0.8 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Royal Bank Of Scotland0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Blenheim Primary School Nursery0.8 km
  • Fondant Memories0.3 km
  • LifeStreams Coffee House0.9 km
  • Mendip Community Group0.1 km
  • Westcliff High School For Boys - Sixth Form Centre0.8 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Chris' Famous Fish0.4 km
  • Curry Pot0.5 km
  • Eastwood Takeaway0.5 km
  • Magic Wok0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Strawberry Fields Public House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chalkwell2.3 km
  • Southend Airport2.5 km
  • Westcliff2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Dulverton Avenue0.0 km
  • Dulverton Avenue0.1 km
  • Mannering Gardens North0.3 km
  • Hurst Way0.3 km
  • Hurst Way0.3 km