— ACRERIGHT AREA REPORT · POSTCODE SECTOR
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7,627 people · median £275,000 · Southend-on-Sea
More affordable than most
Southend-on-Sea Council · Labour / Independent / Liberal Democrat coalition 25/51 seats · 49% · OCD 2026
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Amenities This postcode sector
Broadband
% of premises · Ofcom Connected Nations · district-level
Local economy This postcode sector
Jobs & economic activity6.1% unemployed
Unemployment rate6.1%
In work (employment rate)56.9%
Claiming out-of-work benefits · June 20264.2%
ONS Census 2021 · ONS Claimant Count
At a glance
| Count | Trend, 12 months | |
|---|---|---|
| Companies registered here | 701 | — |
| New incorporations | 112 | +38.3% vs prior 12m |
| Property companies (SPVs) | 56 | -20% |
Companies House
Top sectors (SIC sections)
- Wholesale & retail
- Construction
- Administrative & support
- Professional, scientific & technical
- Real estate
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