Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

MILTON PLACE, SS1 1EW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILTON PLACE, SS1 1EW.

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Population

397

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS1 1EW 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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2/10
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8/10
workEmployment
6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SS1 1EW — age 36, 45% ownership, 49% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £272k.

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

SS1 1EW is an up-and-coming urban area on Milton Place, 0.2km from Clifftown in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Milton ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 123 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £272k.

Census 2021 statistics for SS1 1EW are sourced from Output Area E00080138 (shared with 8 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 1EW. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.9%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Detached

£ 272,000

1 sales · Mean £ 272,000

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

Crime around SS1 1EW is above average at 123 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 offences309
Anti-social behaviour114
Drugs78
Shoplifting65
Criminal damage and arson60

school Local Schools

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Barons Court Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding296 pupils0.4 km
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St Bernard's High School

Good966 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School

Good669 pupils0.6 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good414 pupils0.7 km
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Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery

Good701 pupils0.8 km
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Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

Good380 pupils1.0 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils1.4 km
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Southend YMCA Community School

Good9 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

78 nearby
  • Big News 40.4 km
  • Card Factory0.5 km
  • Cards & Candy0.4 km
  • Queens Convenience Store0.3 km
  • River Island Clothing Company0.5 km
  • + 73 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Mile And A Third1.0 km
  • Saks Sports Bar0.4 km
  • The Cliff Hotel0.1 km
  • Cricketers Pub0.7 km
  • Entice0.8 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

171 nearby
  • 12th Street Burgers & Shakes0.5 km
  • Atrium Cafe0.3 km
  • Bubble Garden0.4 km
  • Caffe Nero0.5 km
  • Cheris Cafe1.0 km
  • + 166 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Big Spice0.5 km
  • Chicken Star0.9 km
  • Mooboo0.5 km
  • Oui Chef Catering Group Ltd1.0 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.9 km
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Gleneagles Guesthouse0.3 km
  • Ilfracombe House Hotel0.2 km
  • Royal Hotel0.5 km
  • Holiday Inn Southend0.9 km
  • Hamiltons Boutique Hotel0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Food Plus0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Southchurch Convenience Store & Mini Mart0.7 km
  • Southend Food Centre0.4 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southend Central0.4 km
  • Southend0.5 km
  • Southend Victoria0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Wilson Road0.2 km
  • Wilson Road0.2 km
  • Scratton Road0.2 km
  • Prittlewell Square0.2 km
  • Nelson Street0.3 km