SS0 8BA is a mixed residential area on Crowstone Road, 0.6km from Westcliff-on-Sea in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Chalkwell ward and the Southend West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £620k, up 7.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS0 8BA are sourced from Output Area E00080022 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROWSTONE ROAD, SS0 8BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROWSTONE ROAD, SS0 8BA.
326
40
£ 47,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS0 8BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SS0 8BA — age 40, 47% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 7.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS0 8BA. 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
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 620,000
3 sales · Mean £ 605,000
Detached
£ 550,000
1 sales · Mean £ 550,000
Flat
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS0 8BA is above average at 91 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery
Westborough Academy
Lancaster School
Chase High School
St Bernard's High School
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Barons Court Primary School and Nursery
Southend High School for Boys
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Kings Off Licence0.7 km
- Mini Mart0.7 km
- Royal Convenience Store0.7 km
- Boswells0.7 km
- Colliers0.6 km
- + 52 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Cobham Lodge Hotel0.8 km
- Beaver Lodge0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Mile And A Third0.6 km
- The Lamb And Lion Grill0.7 km
- The Middle Ground0.6 km
- Porters Pub0.6 km
- Essex County Bowling Club0.1 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- Cafe O'Portugues0.7 km
- Canton House0.7 km
- Cheris Cafe0.6 km
- Madeira Cafe0.6 km
- Saffron Lounge0.7 km
- + 68 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Chicken Star0.7 km
- Oui Chef Catering Group Ltd0.6 km
- Pizza Go Go0.7 km
- Crunchy Chicken & Tasty Ribs0.6 km
- Chilli Green0.6 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- A+D London Road Supermarket0.9 km
- Co-Op0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Westcliff0.8 km
- Chalkwell1.3 km
- Southend Victoria1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Crowstone Road0.1 km
- Crowstone Road0.1 km
- Westcliff Plough0.2 km
- Westcliff Plough0.2 km
- Westcliff Plough0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS08BA · Data under Open Government Licence