Rochester Drive is in Westcliff-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS0 0NJ 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 Rochester Drive, Westcliff-on-sea, SS0 0NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS0 0NL, SS0 0TG, SS0 0NH, SS0 0PD, SS0 0NE, SS0 0NY, SS0 0NQ, SS0 0QH, SS0 0NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS0 0NJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 53.8% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 45.1% | 46.2% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 0NJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% 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 | 26.9% | 30% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 55.9% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 14.4% | 4.1% | -10.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.1% | 49.5% | 15.4% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 31% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 22.1% | 12.9% | -9.2% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 29.9% | 16.6% | -13.3% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 11.7% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 15.2% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 14.8% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 30.9% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3.6% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 13.5% | 11.9% | 3.1% | 10.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 88% | 75.3% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -6.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 90.9% | 82.9% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 82.9% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 11.8% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rochester Drive was 256.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 100.6% higher than the Prittlewell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rochester Drive has the 4th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Prittlewell and the 46th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 197.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 67.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Rochester Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-02-25 | £371,173 |
| 15 Rochester Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-01-28 | £350,360 |
| 27 Rochester Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-07-26 | £471,454 |
| 49 Rochester Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2022-07-15 | £492,531 |
| 63 Rochester Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £334,500 | 2021-10-28 | £358,525 |
SS0 0NJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earls Hall Primary School Carlton Avenue , SS0 0QN | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery Hornby Avenue , SS0 0LG | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Manchester Drive , SS9 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Primary School & Nursery Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UT | 3out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough Academy Macdonald Avenue , SS0 9BS | 3out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 805 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend High School for Boys Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG | 4out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP | 4out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS | 4out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,990 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 | 805 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 4out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 240 yd | |
| LifeStreams Coffee House | St Peters Church, Eastbourne Grove | 438 yd | |
| Spice Of Life | Splice Of Life, Southend University Hospital | 555 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Southend University Hospital, Prittlewell Chase | 555 yd | |
| New Indya | 4 Rochford Road, Southend-On-Sea | 788 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Fields Public House | The Strawberry Field, Thanet Grange | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Time | 23 Commercial Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 316 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco, Prince Avenue | 412 yd | |
| Love Thai | 128 Prince Avenue, Westcliff-on-sea | 674 yd | |
| Kebab 2000 | 2 Rochford Road, Southend-On-Sea | 788 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 78 Bridgwater Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Prince Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea | 240 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | Coop, 109 - 121 Rochford Road | 788 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Earls Hall Primary School CARLTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Prince Avenue Academy And Nursery HORNBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Chase High School PRITTLEWELL CHASE | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Playfootball Southend CHASE HIGH SCHOOL CHASE HIGH SCHOOL PRITTLEWELL CHASE | artificial grass pitch | 677 yd |
| Chase Sports & Fitness Centre PRITTLEWELL CHASE | health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Southend High School For Boys PRITTLEWELL CHASE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 848 yd |
| South Essex College (Wellstead Gardens Sports Ground) WELLSTEAD GARDEN | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,039 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 | 171.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.