Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

SS1 1DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS1 1DE.

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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 1DE 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
workEmployment
4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SS1 1DE is a high-turnover rental hub — with 77% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

SS1 1DE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Clifftown in Southend-on-Sea. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Milton ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

Day-to-day life in SS1 1DE has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are high (356 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1DE 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 1DE. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near SS1 1DE are high at 356 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 offences591
Shoplifting227
Anti-social behaviour184
Drugs141
Other theft97

school Local Schools

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Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

Good380 pupils0.6 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School

Good669 pupils1.0 km
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Barons Court Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding296 pupils1.0 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good414 pupils1.2 km
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St Bernard's High School

Good966 pupils1.2 km
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Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery

Good701 pupils1.3 km
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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

72 nearby
  • Big News 40.3 km
  • Card Factory0.6 km
  • Cards & Candy0.3 km
  • Queens Convenience Store0.8 km
  • River Island Clothing Company0.4 km
  • + 67 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Saks Sports Bar0.3 km
  • The Cliff Hotel0.7 km
  • Cow & Telescope0.6 km
  • Hush0.3 km
  • The Last Post Public House0.3 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

134 nearby
  • 12th Street Burgers & Shakes0.3 km
  • Atrium Cafe0.4 km
  • Bubble Garden0.3 km
  • Caffe Nero0.6 km
  • Coffee Point0.4 km
  • + 129 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Big Spice0.3 km
  • Mooboo0.3 km
  • Van Looys0.3 km
  • Wenzel's The Bakers0.4 km
  • Italian Pizza House0.6 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Randells Food And Wine0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Southchurch Convenience Store & Mini Mart0.6 km
  • Southend Food Centre0.8 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Hamiltons Boutique Hotel0.2 km
  • Park Inn Palace Hotel0.1 km
  • Pier View Guest House0.2 km
  • Pleasant Court Guest House0.5 km
  • The Borough Hotel0.3 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southend Central0.3 km
  • Southend0.4 km
  • Southend Victoria0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Heygate Avenue0.1 km
  • Church Road0.1 km
  • Southend Travel Centre0.1 km
  • Southend Travel Centre0.1 km
  • Travel Centre0.1 km