Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

RETREAT ROAD, SS0 7NN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RETREAT ROAD, SS0 7NN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

294

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SS0 7NN is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 7.4% year-on-year.

home £296,022 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS0 7NN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Retreat Road, 0.3km from Westcliff-on-Sea in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Milton ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SS0 7NN offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £296k, down 7.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS0 7NN are sourced from Output Area E00080136 (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 7NN. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.3%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 47%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 228,000

24 sales · Mean £ 205,799

Detached

£ 402,500

2 sales · Mean £ 402,500

Terraced

£ 379,000

4 sales · Mean £ 357,000

Semi-Detached

£ 613,750

4 sales · Mean £ 624,375

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

Crime around SS0 7NN is moderate at 84 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences259
Anti-social behaviour76
Public order42
Other theft39
Shoplifting37

school Local Schools

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St Bernard's High School

Good966 pupils0.2 km
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Barons Court Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding296 pupils0.4 km
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Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery

Good701 pupils0.5 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good414 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School

Good669 pupils0.9 km
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Westborough Academy

Requires Improvement450 pupils1.3 km
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Southend YMCA Community School

Good9 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Kings Off Licence0.3 km
  • Mini Mart0.9 km
  • Queens Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Royal Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Sanjessha Stores0.6 km
  • + 42 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Cobham Lodge Hotel0.7 km
  • Gleneagles Guesthouse1.0 km
  • Ilfracombe House Hotel0.5 km
  • Beaver Lodge0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Mile And A Third0.3 km
  • The Cliff Hotel0.7 km
  • The Lamb And Lion Grill0.5 km
  • The Middle Ground0.4 km
  • Essex County Bowling Club1.0 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

93 nearby
  • Cafe O'Portugues0.3 km
  • Canton House0.5 km
  • Cheris Cafe0.3 km
  • Dub Kitchen1.0 km
  • Kittea Cakes1.0 km
  • + 88 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Chicken Star0.2 km
  • Oui Chef Catering Group Ltd0.3 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.2 km
  • Crunchy Chicken & Tasty Ribs0.4 km
  • Kebab Express0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • A+D London Road Supermarket0.4 km
  • Co-Op0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Food Plus0.5 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Westcliff0.3 km
  • Southend Central1.1 km
  • Southend Victoria1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Holland Road0.2 km
  • Holland Road0.2 km
  • St Bernards High School0.2 km
  • Cliffs Pavilion0.2 km
  • Cliffs Pavilion0.2 km