SS0 0EJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.4km from Prittlewell in Southend-on-Sea. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Laurence ward and the Southend West constituency.
Within the SS0 district, this postcode is characterised by a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SS0 0EJ are sourced from Output Area E00080230 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SS0 0EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS0 0EJ.
229
52
£ 42,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SS0 0EJ — age 52, 81% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS0 0EJ. The average age is 51.7. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS0 0EJ has low crime rates — 34 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.
school Local Schools
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery
Earls Hall Primary School
Lancaster School
Chase High School
Kingsdown School
St Thomas More High School
Southend High School for Boys
Eastwood Primary School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Bridgwater Pharmacy0.8 km
- K T Newsagents0.8 km
- Londis0.8 km
- Royal Bank Of Scotland0.3 km
- Spar0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Fondant Memories0.8 km
- Harris & Hoole0.3 km
- LifeStreams Coffee House0.8 km
- Mendip Community Group0.9 km
- New Indya0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Co-operative Group0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chris' Famous Fish0.8 km
- Magic Wok0.8 km
- Pizza Time0.8 km
- Kebab 20000.9 km
- Love Thai0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Strawberry Fields Public House0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southend Airport1.6 km
- Prittlewell2.4 km
- Rochford2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Tesco0.1 km
- St Lawrence Way0.2 km
- St Lawrence Way0.2 km
- Badgers Close0.3 km
- Prince Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS00EJ · Data under Open Government Licence