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.
AILSA ROAD, SS0 8BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AILSA ROAD, SS0 8BJ.
337
47
£ 47,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Bernard's High School
Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery
Barons Court Primary School and Nursery
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Westborough Academy
Chalkwell Hall Infant School
Chalkwell Hall Junior School
St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Cobham Lodge Hotel0.3 km
- Beaver Lodge0.4 km
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SS08BJ · Data under Open Government Licence