Shakespeare Drive is in Westcliff-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS0 9AA 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 Shakespeare Drive, Westcliff-on-sea, SS0 9AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS0 9AB, SS0 9AD, SS0 9AJ, SS0 9AH, SS0 9AN, SS0 9AL, SS2 6HL, SS2 6HF, SS0 9AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS0 9AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.3% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.7% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SS0 9AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.1% | 48.3% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 33.9% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 11.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 50.4% | 48.8% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 37.4% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 8% | 9.6% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 18.5% | 10.9% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 12.4% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 16.7% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 21.5% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 30.9% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.1% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 81.9% | 77.9% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -3.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 76.3% 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 | 83.7% | 76.3% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 8.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 76.1% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 12.8% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 4.2% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shakespeare Drive was 643.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 403.0% higher than the Prittlewell average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Shakespeare Drive has the highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Prittlewell and the 11th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 121.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Shakespeare Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-04-24 | £270,000 |
| 91 Shakespeare Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-03-11 | £244,949 |
| 27A Shakespeare Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-08-02 | £169,468 |
| 87 Shakespeare Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £208,300 | 2024-06-25 | £209,814 |
| 15 Shakespeare Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-12-21 | £314,440 |
| Full-Time Employee | 146 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westborough Academy Macdonald Avenue , SS0 9BS | 3out of 4 | 271 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School Boston Avenue , SS2 6JH | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School North Road , SS0 7AY | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery Salisbury Avenue , SS0 7AU | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earls Hall Primary School Carlton Avenue , SS0 0QN | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend High School for Boys Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG | 4out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chase High School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 2out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's High School Milton Road , SS0 7JS | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Boys Academy Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BP | 4out of 4 | 2,257 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 | 1,432 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 387 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 | 769 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Pierre School 16 Leigh Road , SS9 1LE | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southend United Football Club Catering Units | Roots Hall Stadium, Victoria Avenue | 189 yd | |
| The Salisbury Cafe | 178B West Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 325 yd | |
| Super Pizza | 363 Victoria Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 344 yd | |
| Piccola Italia Essex | 163 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-on-sea | 396 yd | |
| Priory Park Cafe Ltd | Priory Park Cafe, Priory Park | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spread Eagle Public House | The Spread Eagle, 263 - 267 Victoria Avenue | 334 yd | |
| The Blue Boar | 177 Victoria Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 482 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Public House, 108 East Street | 645 yd | |
| West Road Tap | 2 West Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 690 yd | |
| The Plough | 426 - 428 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab | 5 West Street, Southend-On-Sea | 314 yd | |
| Oceans Fish / Perfetto Pizza | 173 Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea | 326 yd | |
| The Pizza Man | 345 Victoria Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 344 yd | |
| The Kebab Hub | 155 North Road, Westcliff-on-sea | 581 yd | |
| The Fish House | 11 East Street, Southend-On-Sea | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahara Liquor Store | 372 Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-sea | 402 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 467 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 844 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Unit 2, 85 London Road | 889 yd | |
| Tesco | 156 - 158 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 914 yd | |
| Co-Op | 165 - 169 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southend United Fc (Roots Hall) ROOTS HALL FOOTBALL GROUND ROOTS HALL FOOTBALL GROUND VICTORIA AVENUE | grass pitches | 143 yd |
| Southend-On-Sea Bowls Club TUNBRIDGE ROAD | indoor bowls | 645 yd |
| Priory Park PRIORY PARK PRIORY PARK VICTORIA AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 714 yd |
| Southend High School For Boys PRITTLEWELL CHASE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 744 yd |
| The Academy Fitness (Closed) 353-361 353-361 London Road | health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| South East Essex College Of Arts And Technology (Closed) Carnarvon Road | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| St Helens Catholic Primary School NORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Simply Gyms Southend THAMESGATE HOUSE 33-41 THAMESGATE HOUSE 33-41 VICTORIA AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Team Sure Grip Mixed Martial Arts London Road | 1,021 yd | |
| Alexander House (Closed) Alexander House Alexander House Victoria Avenue | 1,047 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| 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 | 3.2% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.