SS99 6LA is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Prittlewell in Southend-on-Sea. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Laurence ward and the Southend West constituency.
This is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Southend-on-Sea. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SS99 6LA are sourced from Output Area E00180553 (shared with 251 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SS99 6LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS99 6LA.
283
28
£ 42,200 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS99 6LA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SS99 6LA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 28, 61% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS99 6LA. The average age is 27.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SS99 6LA has low crime rates — 31 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Southend High School for Boys
Southend YMCA Community School
Victory Park Academy
Sutton House Academy
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery
Earls Hall Primary School
Westborough Academy
Chase High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Connoisseurs0.7 km
- Fabricake Sugarcraft Limited0.6 km
- J.Noble Butchers Ltd0.7 km
- The Online Shopping Company Ltd0.6 km
- Kalsons Chemist0.8 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Southend Rugby Football Club0.7 km
- The Saxon King0.2 km
- Railway Tavern0.9 km
- The Spread Eagle Public House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Thegarden@lifestreams/ Lifestreams Community Fridge0.9 km
- EKCO Sports And Social Club0.4 km
- New Indya0.8 km
- Temple Farm Cafe0.7 km
- Toby Carvery0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Fish-To-Go0.7 km
- Asian Station0.4 km
- China Village0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Favorite Chicken0.6 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.1 km
- Co-operative Group0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Prittlewell0.8 km
- Southend Airport1.3 km
- Southend Victoria1.7 km
Bus Stops
- FDR House0.1 km
- FDR House0.2 km
- Stock Close0.2 km
- Cuckoo Corner North0.4 km
- Cuckoo Corner North0.4 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: SS996LA · Data under Open Government Licence