SS1 area guide
Who lives in SS1, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- Southend-on-Sea
- Region
- East of England
- Population
- 49,569 (2024)
SS1Postcode district · Southend-on-Sea
What SS1 is like
The SS1 postcode district in Southend-on-Sea covers 696 live postcodes and is home to about 49,569 people in 21,457 households. 50.9% of households own their home, 34.1% rent privately and 14.1% are in social housing. The largest age group is 25–29, and 53% of adults are in work. On deprivation, it sits near the middle of the scale for England. Higher-harm crime is more than double the England and Wales average. Homes in SS1 sold for a median of £359,000 over the year to August 2026.
How SS1 compares
Headline figures for SS1, set against England as a whole.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where SS1 differs most from the national average.
- 01A big private rental marketPositive
34.1% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.
- 02Higher crime than mostLook closer
70.3 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
- 03Well connectedPositive
3 stations within a mile and 33 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.
- 04Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
SS1 FAQs
01Is SS1 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in SS1?The median sale price over the last year was £359,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £359,000.
03Is SS1 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in SS1?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers SS1?The local authority for SS1 is Southend-on-Sea.
The local authority for SS1 is Southend-on-Sea.
06How well connected is SS1?Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.