Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

AILSA ROAD, SS0 8BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AILSA ROAD, SS0 8BJ.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS0 8BJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
workEmployment
5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SS0 8BJ's 61% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 26.2% year-on-year.

home £376,666 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS0 8BJ is a mixed residential area on Ailsa Road, 0.5km from Westcliff-on-Sea in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Chalkwell ward and the Southend West constituency.

For families considering a move, SS0 8BJ represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £376k, down 26.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SS0 8BJ are sourced from Output Area E00080011 (shared with 26 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 8BJ. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.9%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 264,200

17 sales · Mean £ 255,100

Detached

£ 725,000

2 sales · Mean £ 725,000

Semi-Detached

£ 492,500

4 sales · Mean £ 468,750

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

Crime around SS0 8BJ is moderate at 56 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 offences225
Anti-social behaviour61
Criminal damage and arson42
Vehicle crime36
Other theft30

school Local Schools

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St Bernard's High School

Good966 pupils0.9 km
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Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery

Good701 pupils1.0 km
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Barons Court Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding296 pupils1.1 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good414 pupils1.2 km
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Westborough Academy

Requires Improvement450 pupils1.3 km
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Chalkwell Hall Infant School

Good360 pupils1.3 km
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Chalkwell Hall Junior School

Good476 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School

Good669 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Kings Off Licence0.5 km
  • Londis0.8 km
  • Mini Mart0.2 km
  • Royal Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Belweder Delicatessen Ltd0.9 km
  • + 45 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Cobham Lodge Hotel0.3 km
  • Beaver Lodge0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Mile And A Third0.5 km
  • The Cork Dork0.8 km
  • The Lamb And Lion Grill0.3 km
  • The Middle Ground0.6 km
  • Porters Pub0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

92 nearby
  • Baboush0.8 km
  • Cafe O'Portugues0.5 km
  • Canton House0.3 km
  • Cheris Cafe0.5 km
  • La Pazzetta Restaurant Limited0.8 km
  • + 87 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Chicken Star0.5 km
  • Oui Chef Catering Group Ltd0.5 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.5 km
  • Answer Cafe0.6 km
  • Crunchy Chicken & Tasty Ribs0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • A+D London Road Supermarket0.9 km
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Westcliff0.5 km
  • Chalkwell1.1 km
  • Southend Victoria1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Cobham Road0.2 km
  • Cobham Road0.2 km
  • Meteor Road0.2 km
  • Drake Road0.2 km
  • Meteor Road0.2 km