Postcode Analysis Southend-on-Sea, East of England

SS1 2YX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS1 2YX.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 37,700 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SS1 2YX 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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2/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SS1 2YX has a significant social housing presence — 92% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SS1 2YX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Porters Town in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Kursaal ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SS1 2YX is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 2YX are sourced from Output Area E00080066 (shared with 5 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 2YX. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around SS1 2YX is above average at 96 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 offences399
Anti-social behaviour72
Criminal damage and arson71
Shoplifting60
Public order51

school Local Schools

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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good436 pupils0.5 km
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Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

Good380 pupils0.7 km
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Greenways Primary School

Good935 pupils1.0 km
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Southchurch High School

Inadequate821 pupils1.2 km
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Bournemouth Park Academy

Good602 pupils1.3 km
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Southend High School for Girls

Outstanding1252 pupils1.4 km
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Hamstel Junior School

Good572 pupils1.4 km
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Hamstel Infant School and Nursery

Good488 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

71 nearby
  • KFC Southend1.0 km
  • Solly's1.0 km
  • Woodgrange Cafe0.4 km
  • YMCA0.4 km
  • Ashiana Indian Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 66 more
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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • ABI Foods0.7 km
  • Southchurch Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Herbland0.9 km
  • Howells & Harrison0.4 km
  • Icy Haar Asia Layne Ltd0.8 km
  • + 36 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Exchange0.7 km
  • Entice1.0 km
  • Mawson's Micro Pub0.9 km
  • Chinnerys0.7 km
  • Hope Hotel0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • The Co-Operative0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Le Rooster1.0 km
  • Pizza Hut0.6 km
  • Mr Ming0.3 km
  • Pizza City0.3 km
  • Rams Fish Bar0.3 km
  • + 24 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Park Inn Palace Hotel0.8 km
  • Pleasant Court Guest House0.4 km
  • The Borough Hotel0.7 km
  • The Gladstone Guest House0.5 km
  • Royal Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Southend East0.5 km
  • Southend1.0 km
  • Southend Central1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Arnold Avenue0.1 km
  • Arnold Avenue0.1 km
  • Woodgrange PH0.2 km
  • Woodgrange PH0.2 km
  • Southchurch Avenue0.3 km