Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

SOMERTON AVENUE, SS0 0ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERTON AVENUE, SS0 0ED.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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.

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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SS0 0ED's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £375k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £375k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 23.8% year-on-year.

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

SS0 0ED is a sought-after residential area on Somerton Avenue, 1.4km from Noblesgreen 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 0ED offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 87% 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k, up 23.8% 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 0ED are sourced from Output Area E00080181 (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 0ED. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.6%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 370,000

13 sales · Mean £ 370,965

Detached

£ 428,000

1 sales · Mean £ 428,000

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

SS0 0ED has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences51
Vehicle crime17
Public order11
Drugs10
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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Kingsdown School

Good123 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas More High School

Good1216 pupils0.8 km
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The Eastwood Academy

Outstanding1103 pupils0.8 km
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Eastwood Primary School & Nursery

Good453 pupils0.8 km
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The St Christopher School

Outstanding229 pupils1.0 km
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Westcliff High School for Boys Academy

Outstanding1253 pupils1.0 km
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Westcliff High School for Girls

Outstanding1348 pupils1.1 km
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Blenheim Primary School

Outstanding656 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Bridgwater Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Costcutters0.6 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Royal Bank Of Scotland0.3 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Fondant Memories0.4 km
  • Harris & Hoole0.8 km
  • LifeStreams Coffee House0.9 km
  • Mendip Community Group0.4 km
  • David Lloyd Leisure Ltd0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Chris' Famous Fish0.4 km
  • Curry Pot0.6 km
  • Eastwood Takeaway0.6 km
  • Magic Wok0.4 km
  • KFC0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Strawberry Fields Public House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southend Airport2.2 km
  • Chalkwell2.5 km
  • Prittlewell2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Somerton Avenue0.1 km
  • Somerton Avenue0.1 km
  • Somerset Avenue0.3 km
  • Dulverton Avenue0.3 km
  • Brendon Way0.3 km