SS1 3SX is a sought-after residential area on Willingale Way, 0.4km from Southchurch in Southend-on-Sea. Administratively it sits within Southchurch ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SS1, SS1 3SX offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 95% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £792k, up 5.9% year-on-year. 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 3SX are sourced from Output Area E00080331 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLINGALE WAY, SS1 3SX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLINGALE WAY, SS1 3SX.
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£ 43,800 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS1 3SX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SS1 3SX's low deprivation rank, 95% ownership, and £792k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 5.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS1 3SX. The average age is 52.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 690,000
6 sales · Mean £ 689,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS1 3SX has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Southend High School for Girls
Southchurch High School
Bournes Green Infant School
Bournes Green Junior School
St Nicholas School
Greenways Primary School
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery
Hamstel Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- The Dog Cafe0.7 km
- Thorpe Hall Golf Club0.9 km
- Station Brew / Trattoria Verde0.8 km
- The Smoothie Shack TB1.0 km
- Cafe Masala0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Shakti News0.7 km
- Shanta News0.7 km
- Bournes Green Service Station0.3 km
- Bansal Pharmacy0.9 km
- Broadway Fruits0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Old Walnut Tree0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Red Lantern0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thorpe Bay0.8 km
- Southend East1.6 km
- Southend2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bournes Green Roundabout0.1 km
- Bournes Green Roundabout0.2 km
- Bournes Green Roundabout0.2 km
- The Thorpe Bay School0.2 km
- The Thorpe Bay School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS13SX · Data under Open Government Licence