Taunton Drive, Westcliff-on-sea, SS0 0EQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS0 0EQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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	47.2%	48.9%	1.7%	51.0%	-2.1%
Male	52.8%	51.1%	-1.7%	49.0%	2.1%

Partnership Status

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 0EQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% 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	19.2%	29.1%	9.9%	37.9%	-8.8%
Married: Opposite sex	64.8%	56.1%	-8.7%	44.2%	11.9%
Separated	2.7%	1.8%	-0.9%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	8%	7.2%	-0.8%	9.1%	-1.9%
Widowed	5.4%	5.8%	0.4%	6.1%	-0.3%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.3%	52%	5.7%	48.4%	3.6%
Good health	34.5%	30.4%	-4.1%	33.6%	-3.2%
Fair health	15.6%	11.9%	-3.7%	12.7%	-0.8%
Bad health	3.3%	5.2%	1.9%	4.0%	1.2%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23%	17.3%	-5.7%	18.2%	-0.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.4%	9%	-9.4%	9.6%	-0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.1%	14%	-7.1%	13.4%	0.6%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	11.5%	7.7%	5.3%	6.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.5%	15.1%	8.6%	16.9%	-1.8%
Degree or Similar	21.1%	30.2%	9.1%	33.8%	-3.6%
Other	6.1%	2.9%	-3.2%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.4%
Other Black	0%	2.4%	2.4%	0.5%	1.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0.9%	0.2%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.8%	94.8%	-1.0%	81.4%	13.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.5% 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	94.1%	94.5%	0.4%	83.2%	11.3%
European Union	2.9%	2.1%	-0.8%	6.1%	-4.0%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	1%	1.2%	0.2%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	1%	0%	-1.0%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	1.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.2%	94.5%	1.3%	83.2%	11.3%
10+ Years	1.6%	5.2%	3.6%	9.8%	-4.6%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.9%	0.3%	-3.6%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.2%	76.7%	14.5%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	6.4%	13.5%	-7.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.7%	37.2%	5.5%
Christian	51.5%	46.2%	5.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Jewish	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Taunton Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Taunton Drive was 20.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.0% lower than the Prittlewell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Taunton Drive has the 5th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Prittlewell and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,100

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in SS0 0EQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Taunton Drive are based on 38 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Southend-On-Sea.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Taunton Drive, Westcliff-on-sea, SS0 0EQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS0 0EQ

Average Price
£510,397

Semi-Detached
£464,518

Terraced
£504,391

Detached
£603,154

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Taunton Drive

Average Price
£567,508

Semi-Detached
£525,640

Terraced
£521,533

Detached
£625,334

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Taunton DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Taunton Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2025-06-09	£520,021
17 Taunton Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£470,000	2025-04-16	£489,948
1 Taunton Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£575,000	2018-11-08	£703,554
11 Taunton Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2018-04-26	£506,030
15 Taunton Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2017-03-06	£412,705

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS0 0EQ

Employment

SS0 0EQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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 0EQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SS0 0EQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	91
Full-Time Employee	88
Self-Employed	34
Part-Time Employee	24
Student (economically inactive)	16
Looking after home or family	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	5
Other	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Construction	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Financial and insurance activities	15
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Other	11
Manufacturing	11
Transport and storage	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Eastwood Infant and Nursery Foundation School Rayleigh Road , Eastwood SS9 5UU	- not rated	1,099 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blenheim Primary School School Way , SS9 4HX	4out of 4	1,108 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blenheim Primary School and Children's Centre School Way , SS9 4HX	- not rated	1,108 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Manchester Drive , SS9 3HS	- not rated	1,122 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Manchester Drive , SS9 3HS	3out of 4	1,122 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW	3out of 4	595 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
St Thomas More High School for Boys Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW	- not rated	595 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP	4out of 4	877 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Westcliff High School for Boys Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP	- not rated	877 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS	4out of 4	928 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	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	3,446 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW	- not rated	1,036 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW	3out of 4	1,036 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT	- not rated	1,053 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT	- not rated	1,053 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lancaster School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT	- not rated	1,243 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fondant Memories	90 Bridgwater Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea	143 yd
Mendip Community Group	150 Bridgwater Drive, Westcliff-on-sea	334 yd
LifeStreams Coffee House	St Peters Church, Eastbourne Grove	696 yd
Harris & Hoole	Harris And Hoole, Tesco	796 yd
Westcliff High School For Boys - Sixth Form Centre	Westcliff High School For Boys, Kenilworth Gardens	876 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Strawberry Fields Public House	The Strawberry Field, Thanet Grange		697 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Magic Wok	78 Bridgwater Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea	148 yd
Chris' Famous Fish	Chris Famous Fish, 68 Bridgwater Drive	148 yd
Yo! To Go!	Tesco, Prince Avenue	736 yd
Eastwood Takeaway	330 Bridgwater Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea	842 yd
Curry Pot	324 Bridgwater Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea	842 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Prince Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea		796 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bridgewater Drive Playing Fields COCKETHURST CLOSE	grass pitches	430 yd
Westcliff High School For Girls Playing Fields TREECOT DRIVE	grass pitches	555 yd
South Essex College (Wellstead Gardens Sports Ground) WELLSTEAD GARDEN	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	581 yd
St Thomas More High School KENILWORTH GARDENS	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	596 yd
Westcliff High School For Boys KENILWORTH GARDENS	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	792 yd
Cavendish Gardens CAVENDISH SPORTS GROUND CAVENDISH SPORTS GROUND CLATTERFIELD GARDENS	tennis courts	887 yd
Chase Sports & Fitness Centre PRITTLEWELL CHASE	health and fitness suite	915 yd
Westcliff High School For Girls KENILWORTH GARDENS	health and fitness suite, tennis courts	928 yd
The Len Forge Centre EASTWOODBURY LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	940 yd
Chase High School PRITTLEWELL CHASE	grass pitches	950 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	106.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	27.67 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.