SS99 9YT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.4km from Porters Town in Southend-on-Sea. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Kursaal ward and the Rochford and Southend East constituency.
Day-to-day life in SS99 9YT has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 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 SS99 9YT are sourced from Output Area E00180480 (shared with 52 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SS99 9YT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SS99 9YT.
280
35
£ 37,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SS99 9YT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS99 9YT. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS99 9YT is above average at 101 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Greenways Primary School
Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery
Southchurch High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Big News 30.5 km
- Christie's Stores0.3 km
- RNLI Shop1.0 km
- Herbies0.7 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.7 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Castle0.4 km
- Chinnerys0.8 km
- Hope Hotel0.8 km
- Papillon0.8 km
- Sunset0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Billy Hundreds0.5 km
- Dog And Co0.6 km
- Ocean Beach Cafe0.6 km
- The Big Yin0.6 km
- Yoles Ice Cream Parlour0.5 km
- + 42 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- The Friary0.5 km
- Lucky Garden Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Pavillion Kiosk0.9 km
- Rossi Ice Cream Parlour0.8 km
- Coffee Station0.8 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Park Inn Palace Hotel1.0 km
- Pleasant Court Guest House0.6 km
- The Borough Hotel0.8 km
- The Gladstone Guest House0.7 km
- Camelia Hotel0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Lidl0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southend East0.9 km
- Southend1.3 km
- Southend Central1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Esplanade House0.0 km
- Esplanade House0.1 km
- Burdett Road0.2 km
- Kursaal0.3 km
- The Castle0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS999YT · Data under Open Government Licence