Prince Avenue is in Westcliff-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS0 0JU is located in the St Laurence electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southend West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Prince Avenue, Westcliff-on-sea, SS0 0JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS0 0LD, SS0 0JZ, SS0 0NN, SS0 0JX, SS0 0LA, SS0 0LE, SS0 0NX, SS0 0JT, SS0 0PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS0 0JU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 46.8% | 49.8% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 53.2% | 50.2% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 0JU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 33.2% | 35.6% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 52.4% | 6.6% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 5.6% | -5.5% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 55% | 47.1% | -7.9% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 34.4% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 15.4% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 22.9% | 14.3% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 14.3% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 16.3% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 17.1% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 29.1% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 6.7% | 4.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 7.2% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 82.7% | 69.9% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -11.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 81.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 81.9% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 11.5% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 81.9% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.9% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 1.2% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prince Avenue was 102.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.7% higher than the St Laurence average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prince Avenue has the 13th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in St Laurence and the 179th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215 Prince Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-07-28 | £343,151 |
| 209 Prince Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,352 | 2019-11-15 | £303,169 |
| 213 Prince Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2015-08-10 | £379,702 |
| 215 Prince Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2011-12-19 | £278,553 |
| 223 Prince Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2007-11-14 | £201,566 |
SS0 0JU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery Hornby Avenue , SS0 0LG | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earls Hall Primary School Carlton Avenue , SS0 0QN | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough Academy Macdonald Avenue , SS0 9BS | 3out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Primary School & Nursery Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UT | 3out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Manchester Drive , SS9 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase High School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 2out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend High School for Boys Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG | 4out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP | 4out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU | 4out of 4 | 1,807 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,993 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 4out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend YMCA Community School The Ticket House , 110 East Street SS2 6LH | 3out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris & Hoole | Harris And Hoole, Tesco | 328 yd | |
| New Indya | 4 Rochford Road, Southend-On-Sea | 481 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | The Bell Hotel, Prince Avenue | 718 yd | |
| Spice Of Life | Splice Of Life, Southend University Hospital | 725 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Southend University Hospital, Prittlewell Chase | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Fields Public House | The Strawberry Field, Thanet Grange | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Thai | 128 Prince Avenue, Westcliff-on-sea | 438 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco, Prince Avenue | 478 yd | |
| Kebab 2000 | 2 Rochford Road, Southend-On-Sea | 481 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 23 Commercial Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 484 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken | 87 - 89 Prince Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Prince Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea | 328 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | Coop, 109 - 121 Rochford Road | 481 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prince Avenue Academy And Nursery HORNBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 240 yd |
| Earls Hall Primary School CARLTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Southend High School For Boys PRITTLEWELL CHASE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 828 yd |
| Chase High School PRITTLEWELL CHASE | grass pitches | 960 yd |
| Playfootball Southend CHASE HIGH SCHOOL CHASE HIGH SCHOOL PRITTLEWELL CHASE | artificial grass pitch | 960 yd |
| Chase Sports & Fitness Centre PRITTLEWELL CHASE | health and fitness suite | 983 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.