Thear Close is in Westcliff-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS0 0PB 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 Thear Close, Westcliff-on-sea, SS0 0PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS0 0NY, SS0 0QJ, SS0 0QT, SS0 0NU, SS0 0NX, SS0 0QH, SS0 0NL, SS0 0QQ, SS0 0PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS0 0PB, 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 0PB 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 Thear Close 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.
Thear Close 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Thear Close, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2022-09-20 | £413,327 |
| 9 Thear Close, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2014-08-26 | £339,024 |
| 1 Thear Close, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2013-05-17 | £357,864 |
| 14 Thear Close, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2013-01-18 | £376,020 |
| 6 Thear Close, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2012-07-20 | £372,143 |
SS0 0PB 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 | 317 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery Hornby Avenue , SS0 0LG | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough Academy Macdonald Avenue , SS0 9BS | 3out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Manchester Drive , SS9 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalkwell Hall Junior School London Road , SS9 3NL | 3out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Community school | 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 | 609 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend High School for Boys Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG | 4out of 4 | 765 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP | 4out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS | 4out of 4 | 1,582 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 | 2,771 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 | 609 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 4out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend YMCA Community School The Ticket House , 110 East Street SS2 6LH | 3out of 4 | 1,909 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Of Life | Splice Of Life, Southend University Hospital | 374 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Southend University Hospital, Prittlewell Chase | 374 yd | |
| Harris & Hoole | Harris And Hoole, Tesco | 441 yd | |
| LifeStreams Coffee House | St Peters Church, Eastbourne Grove | 464 yd | |
| New Indya | 4 Rochford Road, Southend-On-Sea | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Fields Public House | The Strawberry Field, Thanet Grange | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Time | 23 Commercial Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 124 yd | |
| Love Thai | 128 Prince Avenue, Westcliff-on-sea | 537 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco, Prince Avenue | 622 yd | |
| Kebab 2000 | 2 Rochford Road, Southend-On-Sea | 702 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken | 87 - 89 Prince Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Prince Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea | 441 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | Coop, 109 - 121 Rochford Road | 702 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Earls Hall Primary School CARLTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 176 yd |
| Prince Avenue Academy And Nursery HORNBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Chase High School PRITTLEWELL CHASE | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Playfootball Southend CHASE HIGH SCHOOL CHASE HIGH SCHOOL PRITTLEWELL CHASE | artificial grass pitch | 607 yd |
| Southend High School For Boys PRITTLEWELL CHASE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| Chase Sports & Fitness Centre PRITTLEWELL CHASE | health and fitness suite | 635 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.