Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

RIVIERA DRIVE, SS1 2QT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVIERA DRIVE, SS1 2QT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

298

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 37,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS1 2QT 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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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SS1 2QT spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

home £296,916 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SS1 2QT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Riviera Drive, 1.0km from Porters Town in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Kursaal ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SS1 2QT offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £296k.

Census 2021 statistics for SS1 2QT are sourced from Output Area E00080075 (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 2QT. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.6%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.4%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 177,500

5 sales · Mean £ 202,500

Semi-Detached

£ 376,500

2 sales · Mean £ 376,500

Terraced

£ 229,250

2 sales · Mean £ 229,250

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

Crime around SS1 2QT is moderate at 56 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 offences196
Shoplifting76
Anti-social behaviour36
Criminal damage and arson35
Other theft35

school Local Schools

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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils0.6 km
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Southchurch High School

Inadequate821 pupils0.6 km
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Southend High School for Girls

Outstanding1252 pupils0.8 km
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Greenways Primary School

Good935 pupils0.8 km
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Hamstel Infant School and Nursery

Good488 pupils0.8 km
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Hamstel Junior School

Good572 pupils0.8 km
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Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

Good380 pupils0.9 km
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St Nicholas School

Good88 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Woodgrange Cafe0.3 km
  • YMCA0.3 km
  • Ashiana Indian Restaurant0.2 km
  • Frangoz Peri Peri/Pizza Box0.3 km
  • Monti0.4 km
  • + 24 more
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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • ABI Foods0.7 km
  • Southchurch Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Howells & Harrison0.4 km
  • Nisa Local0.4 km
  • Southend Supermarket0.8 km
  • + 27 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Exchange0.2 km
  • Old Walnut Tree0.6 km
  • Sevens Trike And Motorcycle Club1.0 km
  • Southend Brewers Fayre1.0 km
  • Mawson's Micro Pub0.3 km
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • The Co-Operative0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Premier Southend Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Pizza Hut0.3 km
  • Mr Ming0.8 km
  • Pizza City0.8 km
  • Rams Fish Bar0.4 km
  • The Tandoori Hut0.8 km
  • + 18 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Pleasant Court Guest House1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southend East0.2 km
  • Southend1.4 km
  • Southend Central1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Southend East Rail Station0.1 km
  • Southend East Rail Station0.1 km
  • Surbiton Avenue0.2 km
  • Ilfracombe Road0.2 km
  • Surbiton Road0.2 km