Postcode report
SS1 3WT Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SS1 3WT: area rating, property, schools and local change
SS1 3WT is a postcode in Thorpe, Southend-on-Sea, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SS1 3WT, then scores the surrounding small area 35/100 - bottom 13% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SS1 3WT are housing and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SS1 3WT is based on Southend-on-Sea 010 Census 2021. It covers 13,004 residents, 8,089 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 34% owner-occupied, 39% privately rented, 24% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near SS1 3WT, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SS1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £309k from 91 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SS1 3WT can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 5 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SS1 3WT by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SS1 3WT is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 26 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SS1 3WT
Is SS1 3WT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 35/100 (bottom 13% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SS1 3WT?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SS1 3WT?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SS1 3WT?
LocaleIQ currently matches 5 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SS1 3WT?
LocaleIQ matched SS1 3WT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SS1 3WT?
The latest median sold price is £309k based on 91 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SS1 3WT?
LocaleIQ currently shows 26 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.