Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

NELSON STREET, SS1 1EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NELSON STREET, SS1 1EF.

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Population

157

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS1 1EF 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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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Average age 56, 71% owned. SS1 1EF is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £400k.

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

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

For serious buyers, SS1 1EF is a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 71% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are high (251 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £400k. 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 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00080170 (shared with 12 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 1EF. The average age is 55.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.8%
Asian / British Asian12.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 400,000

Terraced

£ 450,000

2 sales · Mean £ 450,000

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

Crime rates near SS1 1EF are high at 251 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 offences563
Shoplifting365
Anti-social behaviour190
Drugs133
Public order94

school Local Schools

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Barons Court Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding296 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School

Good669 pupils0.7 km
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Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

Good380 pupils0.8 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good414 pupils0.8 km
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St Bernard's High School

Good966 pupils0.8 km
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Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery

Good701 pupils0.9 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils1.1 km
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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

77 nearby
  • Big News 40.1 km
  • Card Factory0.3 km
  • Cards & Candy0.1 km
  • Queens Convenience Store0.4 km
  • River Island Clothing Company0.2 km
  • + 72 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • Saks Sports Bar0.1 km
  • The Cliff Hotel0.3 km
  • Cricketers Pub0.9 km
  • Entice0.5 km
  • Revolution0.4 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

146 nearby
  • 12th Street Burgers & Shakes0.2 km
  • Atrium Cafe0.1 km
  • Bubble Garden0.1 km
  • Caffe Nero0.3 km
  • Coffee Point0.2 km
  • + 141 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Big Spice0.2 km
  • Mooboo0.2 km
  • Van Looys0.1 km
  • Wenzel's The Bakers0.2 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • + 33 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Gleneagles Guesthouse0.2 km
  • Ilfracombe House Hotel0.5 km
  • Royal Hotel0.3 km
  • Holiday Inn Southend0.8 km
  • Hamiltons Boutique Hotel0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Food Plus0.7 km
  • Southchurch Convenience Store & Mini Mart0.5 km
  • Southend Food Centre0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southend Central0.1 km
  • Southend0.3 km
  • Southend Victoria0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Nelson Street0.0 km
  • Scratton Road0.1 km
  • Southend Central Rail Station0.1 km
  • Southend Central Rail Station0.1 km
  • Alexander Street0.2 km