Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

ALEXANDRA STREET, SS1 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDRA STREET, SS1 1BW.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

37

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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: SS1 1BW 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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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

77% of homes in SS1 1BW are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending down 8.0% year-on-year.

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

SS1 1BW is an up-and-coming urban area on Alexandra Street, 0.3km from Clifftown in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Milton ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SS1 1BW offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 77% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (314 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SS1 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00080144 (shared with 47 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 SS1 1BW. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.3%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 7%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 151,500

4 sales · Mean £ 151,250

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

Crime rates near SS1 1BW are high at 314 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences419
Shoplifting234
Anti-social behaviour137
Drugs112
Other theft77

school Local Schools

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Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

Good380 pupils0.7 km
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Barons Court Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding296 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School

Good669 pupils0.9 km
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St Bernard's High School

Good966 pupils1.0 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good414 pupils1.0 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils1.1 km
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Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery

Good701 pupils1.1 km
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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

69 nearby
  • Big News 40.2 km
  • Card Factory0.5 km
  • Cards & Candy0.2 km
  • Queens Convenience Store0.6 km
  • River Island Clothing Company0.3 km
  • + 64 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Saks Sports Bar0.2 km
  • The Cliff Hotel0.5 km
  • Cow & Telescope0.6 km
  • Hush0.1 km
  • The Last Post Public House0.2 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

133 nearby
  • 12th Street Burgers & Shakes0.2 km
  • Atrium Cafe0.3 km
  • Bubble Garden0.2 km
  • Caffe Nero0.5 km
  • Coffee Point0.2 km
  • + 128 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Big Spice0.2 km
  • Mooboo0.2 km
  • Van Looys0.2 km
  • Wenzel's The Bakers0.3 km
  • Italian Pizza House0.7 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Randells Food And Wine0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Food Plus0.9 km
  • Southchurch Convenience Store & Mini Mart0.6 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Hamiltons Boutique Hotel0.1 km
  • Park Inn Palace Hotel0.3 km
  • Pier View Guest House0.1 km
  • Pleasant Court Guest House0.7 km
  • The Borough Hotel0.5 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southend Central0.2 km
  • Southend0.3 km
  • Southend Victoria0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Alexander Street0.0 km
  • Alexandra Street0.1 km
  • Cliff Lift0.2 km
  • Cliff Lift0.2 km
  • Nelson Street0.2 km