Second Avenue is in Westcliff-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS0 8HY is located in the Chalkwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southend West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Second Avenue, Westcliff-on-sea, SS0 8HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS0 8HX, SS0 8JQ, SS0 8HW, SS0 8HR, SS0 8HT, SS0 8JT, SS0 8HP, SS0 8HN, SS0 8JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS0 8HY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 47.7% | 52.2% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 52.3% | 47.8% | -4.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.1% | 26.8% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 46.9% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 12.4% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 11.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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 | 50.3% | 45.6% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 28.5% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 12% | 17.2% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 7.8% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 15.6% | 24.6% | 9.0% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 12.7% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 13.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 15.2% | 8.3% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 26.1% | -7.4% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 7.6% | 3.5% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 92.5% | 94.6% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 89.9% | 92.9% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 92.3% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 14.6% | 0.5% | 14.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Second Avenue was 142.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.9% higher than the Chalkwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Second Avenue has the 6th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Chalkwell and the 110th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Second Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2023-08-03 | £789,132 |
| 46 Second Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2021-03-19 | £1,113,475 |
| 12 Second Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2021-02-12 | £1,040,625 |
| 4A Second Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2015-02-18 | £411,009 |
| 6 Second Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2014-08-22 | £933,063 |
SS0 8HY 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SS0 8HY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 179 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalkwell Hall Junior School London Road , SS9 3NL | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalkwell Hall Infant School London Road , SS9 3NL | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Manchester Drive , SS9 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh North Street Primary School North Street , SS9 1QE | 2out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery Salisbury Avenue , SS0 7AU | 3out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard's High School Milton Road , SS0 7JS | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP | 4out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS | 4out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chase High School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 2out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,450 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Pierre School 16 Leigh Road , SS9 1LE | - not rated | 855 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lancaster School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 3out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 2,417 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 | 2,691 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surf | Kiosk 10 West, Chalkwell Esplanade | 75 yd | |
| Tides | Chalkwell Esplanade, Westcliff-On-Sea | 230 yd | |
| La Piazzetta | 58 The Ridgeway, Westcliff-On-Sea | 428 yd | |
| Baboush | 96 The Ridgeway, Westcliff-On-Sea | 428 yd | |
| Saltwater Beach Cafe | 111 Chalkwell Esplanade, Westcliff-On-Sea | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cork Dork | 84 - 90 The Ridgeway, Westcliff-on-sea | 451 yd | |
| The Lamb And Lion Grill | The Lamb And Lion Public House, 272 - 274 Station Road | 712 yd | |
| Essex County Bowling Club | Imperial Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea | 922 yd | |
| Mile And A Third | 67 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 1,050 yd | |
| The Trading Rooms | The Trading Room, 522 London Road | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oui Chef Catering Group Ltd | Unit B, Olivia Court | 1,024 yd | |
| Chicken Star | 46 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 1,033 yd | |
| Morley's Fried Chicken | Morley's, 717 London Road | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, 666 - 686 London Road | 977 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 536 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 1,059 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarkets Ltd, 113 - 115 Hamlet Court Road | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Invicta Tennis And Table Tennis Club Crosby Road | tennis courts | 260 yd |
| Crowstone & St Saviours Lawn Tennis Club Crosby Road | tennis courts | 281 yd |
| Westcliff Hardcourt Tennis Club WESTCLIFF HARDCOURT TENNIS CLUB WESTCLIFF HARDCOURT TENNIS CLUB THE RIDGEWAY | tennis courts | 350 yd |
| Crowstone Preparatory School (Closed) Crowstone Road | grass pitches | 374 yd |
| St Saviours Church Hall ST SAVIOURS CHURCH HALL ST SAVIOURS CHURCH HALL CHADWICK ROAD | 666 yd | |
| Chalkwell Park CHALKWELL PARK CHALKWELL PARK LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 925 yd |
| Essex County Indoor Bowls Club IMPERIAL AVENUE | indoor bowls | 942 yd |
| Westcliff Health Club (Closed) Valkyrie Road | health and fitness suite | 1,017 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 | 73.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.