southend-on-sea SS6 Postcodes
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Southend On Sea (SS6)
The SS6 postcode area is located in the Southend On Sea postcode town region, within the county of , and contains a total of 1011 individual postcodes.
There are 4 electoral wards in the SS6 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 Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 25% of people in SS6 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 SS6 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The SS6 postcode is located in the Southend on Sea district of Essex, England. Covering an area of around 12 square miles, SS6 is a mixture of suburban residential and rural green belt surrounded by farmland in the west and beachfront on the east.
The geography of SS6 features gently undulating countryside running into the seafront and green belt. To the south lies Southend on Sea, home to the iconic 1914 Southend Pier. The coastline gives rise to the traditional seaside towns of Leigh-on-Sea and Chalk Well. To the north, the urban centres of Hadleigh, Benfleet and Canvey Island can be found.
SS6 is served by the A13 trunk road which provides access to London. In addition to this, there is a cross-country rail connection between London and Shoeburyness, located within the SS6 area.
SS6 is a popular place to live due to the good schools, excellent transport links and close proximity to the beach. The area also has some of the most desirable properties in the county, with a mix of modern and older character homes, many with sea views.
The local economy includes small service businesses, agriculture, tourism and retail. Additionally, there are various retail parks and shopping centres scattered around the district.
The area has some of the highest quality leisure and recreational facilities in Essex, including golf courses, water sports facilities and a variety of parks and nature reserves. The traditional seaside town of Leigh-on-Sea has a number of well-known pubs and restaurants.
The SS6 postcode district includes the villages of Hockley, Hawkwell, Ashingdon, Stambridge, Prittlewell, North Shoebury, Southchurch, Great Wakering and Thorpe Bay, as well as the hamlets of Pagelsham, Little Wakering, Hawkwell, Eastwood, Stambridge and Great Wakering.
Demographics
SS6 is located in the county of , in .
has a total population of 0, making it the largest county in the UK.
has a total area of square miles, and a population density of people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | SS6 |
| Postal Town | Southend On Sea |
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SS6 Electoral Wards
The postal region of SS6, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Friday, April 12, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 25% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.