Postcode report
Is SS3 0QA a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About SS3 0QA: area rating, property, schools and local change
SS3 0QA is a postcode in Foulness and The Wakerings, Rochford, East of England, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SS3 0QA, then scores the surrounding small area 46/100 - bottom 32% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SS3 0QA are housing and jobs, while safety 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 SS3 0QA is based on Southend-on-Sea 009 Census 2021. It covers 10,140 residents, 2,182 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 64% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 20% 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 5/10.
For property prices near SS3 0QA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SS3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £298k from 72 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SS3 0QA can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 6 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 adds 4 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 3 records marked free and 4 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SS3 0QA 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 SS3 0QA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 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 SS3 0QA
Is SS3 0QA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 46/100 (bottom 32% 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 SS3 0QA?
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 SS3 0QA?
9 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 SS3 0QA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 4 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for SS3 0QA?
LocaleIQ matched SS3 0QA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SS3 0QA?
The latest median sold price is £298k based on 72 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SS3 0QA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.