Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

CAVENDISH GARDENS, SS0 9XP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAVENDISH GARDENS, SS0 9XP.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 44,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SS0 9XP combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£444k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

SS0 9XP is a sought-after residential area on Cavendish Gardens, 1.2km from Chalkwell in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Blenheim Park ward and the Southend West constituency.

For serious buyers, SS0 9XP is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £444k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SS0 9XP are sourced from Output Area E00079971 (shared with 7 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 9XP. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.1%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 375,000

7 sales · Mean £ 363,825

Detached

£ 467,500

2 sales · Mean £ 467,500

Flat

£ 185,000

3 sales · Mean £ 178,333

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

SS0 9XP has low crime rates — 20 incidents 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 offences53
Anti-social behaviour18
Vehicle crime16
Burglary9
Drugs8

school Local Schools

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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

Good420 pupils0.4 km
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Westcliff High School for Boys Academy

Outstanding1253 pupils0.4 km
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Chalkwell Hall Junior School

Good476 pupils0.5 km
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Chalkwell Hall Infant School

Good360 pupils0.5 km
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Westcliff High School for Girls

Outstanding1348 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas More High School

Good1216 pupils0.5 km
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Darlinghurst Academy

Good550 pupils0.7 km
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Lancaster School

Good104 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Bridgwater Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Eastwood Boulevard Post Office0.2 km
  • Londis0.8 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • Costcutters0.7 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Fondant Memories0.8 km
  • LifeStreams Coffee House0.8 km
  • Mendip Community Group0.9 km
  • Westcliff High School For Boys - Sixth Form Centre0.4 km
  • The Burger Bar Club0.8 km
  • + 29 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Chris' Famous Fish0.7 km
  • Magic Wok0.7 km
  • Chilli Green0.7 km
  • Eat Well0.7 km
  • The Fish Inn1.0 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Peggy Sue's Piano Bar0.8 km
  • Porters Pub0.7 km
  • Iveagh Conservative Club0.8 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chalkwell1.3 km
  • Westcliff1.9 km
  • Leigh-On-Sea2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Albany0.0 km
  • Albany0.1 km
  • Cavendish Gardens0.2 km
  • Cavendish Gardens0.3 km
  • Eastwood Boulevard North0.4 km