Arundel Gardens is in Westcliff-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS0 0BL is located in the Prittlewell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southend West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arundel Gardens, Westcliff-on-sea, SS0 0BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS0 0BJ, SS0 0BN, SS0 0BH, SS0 0BG, SS0 0BT, SS0 0DP, SS0 0BQ, SS0 0DR, SS0 0BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS0 0BL has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 49% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.4% | 51% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SS0 0BL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.1% | 33.2% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 58.3% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 4.7% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.6% | 54.9% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33.5% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 8% | 9.1% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SS0 0BL this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 9.2% | -8.3% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 12.2% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 14.6% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 19.7% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 39.5% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 93.1% | 87.1% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 91.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 89.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 9.1% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.3% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 76.7% | 15.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Jewish | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arundel Gardens was 14.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.3% lower than the Prittlewell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arundel Gardens has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Prittlewell and the 55th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Arundel Gardens, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2025-01-27 | £551,749 |
| 35 Arundel Gardens, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2021-02-12 | £647,746 |
| 19 Arundel Gardens, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2020-11-27 | £543,042 |
| 37 Arundel Gardens, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £381,500 | 2020-10-21 | £443,976 |
| 1 Arundel Gardens, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £477,500 | 2017-10-20 | £596,427 |
SS0 0BL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SS0 0BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Primary School School Way , SS9 4HX | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Manchester Drive , SS9 3HS | 2out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlinghurst Academy Pavilion Drive , SS9 3JS | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalkwell Hall Junior School London Road , SS9 3NL | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalkwell Hall Infant School London Road , SS9 3NL | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 146 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP | 4out of 4 | 424 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS | 4out of 4 | 453 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase High School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 2out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Essex College of Further and Higher Education Luker Road , SS1 1ND | - not rated | 3,571 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 4out of 4 | 730 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Pierre School 16 Leigh Road , SS9 1LE | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fondant Memories | 90 Bridgwater Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea | 311 yd | |
| Mendip Community Group | 150 Bridgwater Drive, Westcliff-on-sea | 416 yd | |
| Westcliff High School For Boys - Sixth Form Centre | Westcliff High School For Boys, Kenilworth Gardens | 422 yd | |
| Blenheim Primary School Nursery | Blenheim Primary And Nursery, School Way | 816 yd | |
| LifeStreams Coffee House | St Peters Church, Eastbourne Grove | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Wok | 78 Bridgwater Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea | 339 yd | |
| Chris' Famous Fish | Chris Famous Fish, 68 Bridgwater Drive | 339 yd | |
| Eastwood Takeaway | 330 Bridgwater Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea | 929 yd | |
| Curry Pot | 324 Bridgwater Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea | 929 yd | |
| Taste Of China | 991 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1017 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More High School KENILWORTH GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 150 yd |
| Westcliff High School For Girls Playing Fields TREECOT DRIVE | grass pitches | 265 yd |
| South Essex College (Wellstead Gardens Sports Ground) WELLSTEAD GARDEN | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 294 yd |
| Westcliff High School For Boys KENILWORTH GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 338 yd |
| Bridgewater Drive Playing Fields COCKETHURST CLOSE | grass pitches | 379 yd |
| Westcliff High School For Girls KENILWORTH GARDENS | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 478 yd |
| Cavendish Gardens CAVENDISH SPORTS GROUND CAVENDISH SPORTS GROUND CLATTERFIELD GARDENS | tennis courts | 538 yd |
| Blenheim Park BLENHEIM CHASE | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Blenheim Primary School And Childrens Centre SCHOOL WAY | grass pitches, swimming pool | 817 yd |
| Darlinghurst Academy PAVILION DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 821 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 57 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.