Galton Road is in Westcliff-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS0 8LA 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 Galton Road, Westcliff-on-sea, SS0 8LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS0 8LB, SS0 8LD, SS0 8NN, SS0 8LF, SS0 8LT, SS0 8NL, SS0 8LG, SS0 8PD, SS0 8LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS0 8LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.4% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.6% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 8LA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.4% 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 | 23.8% | 23.3% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.2% | 62.4% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 18.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.8% | 58.3% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 29.6% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 12% | 10.7% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 18.6% | 11.5% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 9.3% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 16.5% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 20.4% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.2% | 33.7% | -1.5% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.2% | 96.1% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 96.4% | 94.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 95.8% | 94.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 76.7% | 16.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Jewish | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Galton Road was 54.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.6% lower than the Chalkwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Galton Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Chalkwell and the 250th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Galton Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2022-06-28 | £1,359,918 |
| Driftwood House, 46 Galton Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £2,995,000 | 2022-01-21 | £3,023,645 |
| 45 Galton Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2020-09-08 | £896,226 |
| 30 Galton Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2019-08-14 | £1,063,177 |
| Driftwood House, 46 Galton Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £2,250,000 | 2018-07-02 | £2,622,699 |
SS0 8LA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SS0 8LA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8LA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalkwell Hall Junior School London Road , SS9 3NL | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalkwell Hall Infant School London Road , SS9 3NL | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Manchester Drive , SS9 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlinghurst Academy Pavilion Drive , SS9 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough Academy Macdonald Avenue , SS0 9BS | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP | 4out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chase High School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 2out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS | 4out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Bernard's High School Milton Road , SS0 7JS | 3out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 1,668 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 | 2,346 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 | 576 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lancaster School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 2,010 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 | 2,374 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lila's Spa Ltd | Unit C, Chalkwell Park House | 502 yd | |
| La Pizzeria | 640 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 524 yd | |
| La Piazzetta | 58 The Ridgeway, Westcliff-On-Sea | 540 yd | |
| Baboush | 96 The Ridgeway, Westcliff-On-Sea | 540 yd | |
| Peri Peri Original | 725 London Road, Westcliff-on-sea | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County Bowling Club | Imperial Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea | 484 yd | |
| The Cork Dork | 84 - 90 The Ridgeway, Westcliff-on-sea | 581 yd | |
| The Trading Rooms | The Trading Room, 522 London Road | 604 yd | |
| The Lamb And Lion Grill | The Lamb And Lion Public House, 272 - 274 Station Road | 760 yd | |
| Porters Pub | 367 Westborough Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's Fried Chicken | Morley's, 717 London Road | 544 yd | |
| Mighty Pizza/Brit's Pizzeria | 494 London Road, Westcliff-on-sea | 731 yd | |
| Eat Well | 373 Westborough Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 774 yd | |
| Chilli Green | 363 Westborough Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 774 yd | |
| Delhi Wraps | 363 Westborough Road, Westcliff-on-sea | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, 666 - 686 London Road | 478 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 536 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 586 yd | |
| Tesco | 667 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 588 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 467 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 830 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarkets Ltd, 113 - 115 Hamlet Court Road | 967 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Saviours Church Hall ST SAVIOURS CHURCH HALL ST SAVIOURS CHURCH HALL CHADWICK ROAD | 196 yd | |
| Invicta Tennis And Table Tennis Club Crosby Road | tennis courts | 250 yd |
| Crowstone & St Saviours Lawn Tennis Club Crosby Road | tennis courts | 253 yd |
| Crowstone Preparatory School (Closed) Crowstone Road | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| Westcliff Hardcourt Tennis Club WESTCLIFF HARDCOURT TENNIS CLUB WESTCLIFF HARDCOURT TENNIS CLUB THE RIDGEWAY | tennis courts | 439 yd |
| Essex County Indoor Bowls Club IMPERIAL AVENUE | indoor bowls | 461 yd |
| Chalkwell Park CHALKWELL PARK CHALKWELL PARK LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 538 yd |
| Westcliff Health Club (Closed) Valkyrie Road | health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| The Academy Fitness (Closed) 353-361 353-361 London Road | health and fitness suite | 1,072 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 | 36.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.