Carlton Avenue is in Westcliff-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS0 0QL 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 Carlton Avenue, Westcliff-on-sea, SS0 0QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS0 0QN, SS0 0QP, SS0 0SD, SS0 0NT, SS0 0SB, SS0 0QT, SS0 0RW, SS0 0NS, SS0 0SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS0 0QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 50.2% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 53.9% | 49.8% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.8% | 34.9% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 42.3% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 11.6% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 39.1% | 42.4% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 33.3% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 19.3% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 20.2% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 14.4% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13.8% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 14.9% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 33% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 10% | 0.5% | -9.5% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% 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% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 7.8% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 83.9% | 71.4% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 78.4% 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 | 83.9% | 78.4% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 10.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.9% | 77.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 14.3% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 1.6% | -5.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 2% | -5.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlton Avenue was 77.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.1% lower than the Prittlewell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carlton Avenue has the 17th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Prittlewell and the 232nd highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Carlton Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-05-31 | £429,521 |
| 2 Carlton Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-01-22 | £328,375 |
| 46 Carlton Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2022-12-13 | £462,844 |
| 94 Carlton Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-07-15 | £420,868 |
| 44A Carlton Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-05-26 | £345,906 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 86 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery Hornby Avenue , SS0 0LG | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough Academy Macdonald Avenue , SS0 9BS | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Manchester Drive , SS9 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalkwell Hall Junior School London Road , SS9 3NL | 3out of 4 | 1,856 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 | 447 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend High School for Boys Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG | 4out of 4 | 498 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP | 4out of 4 | 1,667 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS | 4out of 4 | 1,753 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 | 2,520 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 | 447 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 971 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend YMCA Community School The Ticket House , 110 East Street SS2 6LH | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Pierre School 16 Leigh Road , SS9 1LE | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | 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 | 309 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Southend University Hospital, Prittlewell Chase | 309 yd | |
| Coffee Station | Kiosk, Westcliff On Sea Station | 545 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | The Bell Hotel, Prince Avenue | 592 yd | |
| New Indya | 4 Rochford Road, Southend-On-Sea | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Time | 23 Commercial Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 234 yd | |
| Love Thai | 128 Prince Avenue, Westcliff-on-sea | 423 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken | 87 - 89 Prince Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 592 yd | |
| Subway | 85 Prince Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 592 yd | |
| Kebab 2000 | 2 Rochford Road, Southend-On-Sea | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Coop, 109 - 121 Rochford Road | 639 yd | |
| Tesco | Prince Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea | 689 yd | |
| Sahara Liquor Store | 372 Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-sea | 1,074 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Ecko Business Park, Priory Crescent | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Earls Hall Primary School CARLTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 125 yd |
| Southend High School For Boys PRITTLEWELL CHASE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 360 yd |
| Prince Avenue Academy And Nursery HORNBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Chase High School PRITTLEWELL CHASE | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Playfootball Southend CHASE HIGH SCHOOL CHASE HIGH SCHOOL PRITTLEWELL CHASE | artificial grass pitch | 668 yd |
| Chase Sports & Fitness Centre PRITTLEWELL CHASE | health and fitness suite | 710 yd |
| Priory Park PRIORY PARK PRIORY PARK VICTORIA AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 936 yd |
| Ekco Social And Sports Club Association THORNFORD GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 62.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.