southend-on-sea SS1 Postcodes
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Southend On Sea (SS1)
The SS1 postcode area is located in the Southend On Sea postcode town region, within the county of Essex, and contains a total of 1204 individual postcodes.
There are 4 electoral wards in the SS1 postcode area, including Basildon, Benfleet, Canvey Island, Hockley, Leigh-On-Sea, Rayleigh, Rochford, Southend-On-Sea, Stanford-Le-Hope, Westcliff-On-Sea, Wickford which come under the local authority of the Southend-on-Sea Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 22% of people in SS1 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of SS1 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The SS1 postcode is part of the Southend On Sea district which is located in the county of Essex in England. It comprises the town of Southend-On-Sea and some of its suburbs. The postcode district itself is in the north part of the district. The SS1 postcode covers Westborough and Prittlewell wards, the south side of Victoria Avenue and much of Southchurch.
The postcode district has a population of around 27,305, and its local authority is the Southend-on-Sea Borough Council. Different parts of the postcode district mostly comprise council housing estates and some privately owned properties.
Southend-On-Sea is a popular seaside resort and one of the largest towns in Essex. This postcode is close to Southend's amenities, such as the Taylor Park, Southend Pier, Adventure Island, Southend Leisure & Tennis Centre, Sainsbury's Opticians, the two beaches, and the train stations, which provide easy access to London.
In terms of transport, the SS1 postcode is served by bus routes from Southend Central Station, Southend Airport, Prittlewell, and Westborough. The nearby Southend East railway station on the South Eastern Main Lineis also close to many parts of the postcode.
The local primary schools in the area include St. Saviour's Church of England Primary School, St. Michael's Catholic Primary School, Southchurch Junior School, Prittlewell Primary School and Westborough Community Primary School.
Westcliff High School for Boys and Girls is one of the most notable secondary education providers in the area, along with Southend High School for Boys, Southend High School for Girls, Eastwood Academy, The Royal Liberty School and Kingswood School.
The SS1 postcode has a number of post offices, libraries, large supermarkets, department stores, a gastro-pub, cafes, bars and some of the best restaurants in the area.
TheSS1 postcode is a desirable area to live and it provides all of the amenities one can find in a small but vibrant place like Southend-On-Sea. Its close proximity to a number of exciting attractions and top educational institutions make it an attractive prospect for families and individuals looking for a good home.
Demographics
Essex
SS1 is located in the county of Essex, in England.
Essex has a total population of 1,802,200, making it the 7th largest county in the UK.
Essex has a total area of 1417 square miles, and a population density of 491 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | SS1 |
| Postal Town | Southend On Sea |
| MSOA Name | Southend-on-Sea 010 |
| LSOA Name | Southend-on-Sea 010D |
| County | Essex |
| Region | Essex |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
SS1 Electoral Wards
The postal region of SS1, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.