Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

SS0 7DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS0 7DB.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SS0 7DB has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SS0 7DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Westcliff-on-Sea in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Victoria ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SS0 7DB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southend-on-Sea.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 7DB are sourced from Output Area E00080404 (shared with 5 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 7DB. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.2%
Asian / British Asian20.2%
Black / African / Caribbean12.2%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around SS0 7DB is above average at 96 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences389
Shoplifting244
Anti-social behaviour71
Vehicle crime51
Public order49

school Local Schools

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Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery

Good701 pupils0.2 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good414 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School

Good669 pupils0.5 km
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Barons Court Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding296 pupils0.6 km
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Westborough Academy

Requires Improvement450 pupils0.6 km
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St Bernard's High School

Good966 pupils0.7 km
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Southend YMCA Community School

Good9 pupils0.9 km
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Southend High School for Boys

Outstanding1317 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

73 nearby
  • Card Factory1.0 km
  • Kings Off Licence0.8 km
  • Queens Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Sanjessha Stores0.8 km
  • Southend Catering Event Essex1.0 km
  • + 68 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Mile And A Third0.7 km
  • The Cliff Hotel0.9 km
  • The Melrose0.4 km
  • West Road Tap0.4 km
  • Railway Tavern0.9 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

112 nearby
  • Cafe O'Portugues0.8 km
  • Caffe Nero1.0 km
  • Cheris Cafe0.7 km
  • Dub Kitchen0.9 km
  • Kittea Cakes0.9 km
  • + 107 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Chicken Star0.8 km
  • Oui Chef Catering Group Ltd0.7 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.6 km
  • Charcoal Earth Ltd0.3 km
  • Pizza Hut0.3 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Southend0.9 km
  • Ilfracombe House Hotel0.9 km
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.6 km
  • ANSPRO International, Essex - African And Caribbean Food1.0 km
  • A+D London Road Supermarket0.4 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southend Victoria0.8 km
  • Westcliff0.9 km
  • Prittlewell1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Albion Road0.2 km
  • Albion Road0.2 km
  • Hamlet Court Road0.2 km
  • Hamlet Court Road0.2 km
  • Hamlet Court Road0.3 km