Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

HIGH STREET, SS1 1JX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SS1 1JX.

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Population

443

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS1 1JX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SS1 1JX is a high-turnover rental hub — with 79% 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 1JX is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.1km from Southend-on-Sea in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Milton ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SS1 1JX offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 79% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (237 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 1JX are sourced from Output Area E00080158 (shared with 40 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 1JX. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.2%
Asian / British Asian9.0%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 8%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near SS1 1JX are high at 237 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 offences654
Shoplifting395
Anti-social behaviour210
Drugs126
Public order116

school Local Schools

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St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School

Good669 pupils0.5 km
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Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

Good380 pupils0.5 km
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St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Good414 pupils0.7 km
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Barons Court Primary School and Nursery

Outstanding296 pupils0.8 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils0.9 km
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Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery

Good701 pupils0.9 km
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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils1.0 km
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St Bernard's High School

Good966 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

82 nearby
  • Big News 40.3 km
  • Card Factory0.1 km
  • Cards & Candy0.3 km
  • Queens Convenience Store0.5 km
  • River Island Clothing Company0.2 km
  • + 77 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Saks Sports Bar0.3 km
  • The Cliff Hotel0.6 km
  • Cow & Telescope0.2 km
  • Hush0.4 km
  • The Last Post Public House0.3 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

143 nearby
  • 12th Street Burgers & Shakes0.3 km
  • Atrium Cafe0.2 km
  • Bubble Garden0.3 km
  • Caffe Nero0.1 km
  • Coffee Point0.3 km
  • + 138 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Big Spice0.3 km
  • Mooboo0.3 km
  • Van Looys0.3 km
  • Wenzel's The Bakers0.2 km
  • Italian Pizza House0.2 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • A+D London Road Supermarket0.9 km
  • Randells Food And Wine0.2 km
  • Iceland Foods0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Southend0.4 km
  • Gleneagles Guesthouse0.6 km
  • Ilfracombe House Hotel0.8 km
  • Royal Hotel0.6 km
  • Hamiltons Boutique Hotel0.6 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Chichester Road0.1 km
  • Chichester Road0.1 km
  • Chichester Road0.1 km
  • Chichester Road0.1 km
  • Chichester Road0.1 km