Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

HUNTINGDON ROAD, SS1 2XW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUNTINGDON ROAD, SS1 2XW.

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

281

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SS1 2XW combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£508k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

SS1 2XW is a sought-after residential area on Huntingdon Road, 0.9km from Southchurch in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Thorpe ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS1, SS1 2XW offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £508k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SS1 2XW are sourced from Output Area E00080355 (shared with 4 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 2XW. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 427,500

12 sales · Mean £ 428,833

Detached

£ 485,000

1 sales · Mean £ 485,000

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

SS1 2XW has low crime rates — 37 incidents 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 offences123
Anti-social behaviour24
Other theft23
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Greenways Primary School

Good935 pupils0.5 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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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils0.9 km
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Hamstel Junior School

Good572 pupils1.1 km
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Hamstel Infant School and Nursery

Good488 pupils1.1 km
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St Nicholas School

Good88 pupils1.2 km
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Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

Good380 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Woodgrange Cafe0.3 km
  • YMCA0.6 km
  • Billy Hundreds0.8 km
  • Dog And Co0.8 km
  • Ocean Beach Cafe0.8 km
  • + 32 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Christie's Stores0.7 km
  • Big News 30.8 km
  • Shanta News0.7 km
  • Alliance Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Southchurch Convenience Premier0.5 km
  • + 20 more
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Lucky Garden Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • The Friary0.8 km
  • Best Grill0.7 km
  • Coffee Station0.5 km
  • Essex Grill0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Castle0.8 km
  • Old Walnut Tree0.6 km
  • Mawson's Micro Pub0.5 km
  • The Exchange0.5 km
  • Halfway House Toby Carvery (Thorpe Bay)0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • The Co-Operative0.7 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Camelia Hotel0.8 km
  • Pebbles Guest House0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Roslin Beach Hotel1.0 km
  • Suenos Guest House0.8 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southend East0.5 km
  • Southend1.6 km
  • Southend Central1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Marlborough Road0.2 km
  • Marlborough Road0.2 km
  • Woodgrange Drive0.2 km
  • Lifstan Way0.2 km
  • Woodgrange Drive0.2 km