London Road, Westcliff-on-sea, SS0 9SY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS0 9SY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.6%	50.5%	-1.1%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	48.4%	49.5%	1.1%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

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 9SY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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	37.4%	46.8%	9.4%	37.9%	8.9%
Married: Opposite sex	42.4%	35.8%	-6.6%	44.2%	-8.4%
Separated	4.6%	2%	-2.6%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	11.3%	11%	-0.3%	9.1%	1.9%
Widowed	4.2%	4.3%	0.1%	6.1%	-1.8%

Health

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	44.6%	50.5%	5.9%	48.4%	2.1%
Good health	40.8%	32.6%	-8.2%	33.6%	-1.0%
Fair health	11.1%	11.1%	0.0%	12.7%	-1.6%
Bad health	2.1%	4.6%	2.5%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	1.4%	1.1%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	20.6%	16.1%	-4.5%	18.2%	-2.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.4%	10.7%	-5.7%	9.6%	1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.2%	17.4%	-2.8%	13.4%	4.0%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	5.7%	1.5%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	14.4%	3.5%	16.9%	-2.5%
Degree or Similar	23.5%	33.9%	10.4%	33.8%	0.1%
Other	4.2%	1.7%	-2.5%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	0.7%	-0.2%
Indian	1.7%	1.6%	-0.1%	3.1%	-1.5%
Pakistani	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.7%	-1.3%
Other Asian	0.7%	1.9%	1.2%	1.6%	0.3%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.8%	91.8%	-4.0%	81.4%	10.4%
Arab	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91% 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	94.1%	91%	-3.1%	83.2%	7.8%
European Union	0.3%	3.8%	3.5%	6.1%	-2.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	2.1%	1.1%	-1.0%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	3.3%	0.9%	5.6%	-2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.8%	91%	-2.8%	83.2%	7.8%
10+ Years	0%	5.2%	5.2%	9.8%	-4.6%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0.8%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	4.5%	1.4%	-3.1%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.6%	76.7%	1.9%
Germany	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Lithuania	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
South-East Asia	1.9%	0.2%	1.7%
No passport held	12.7%	13.5%	-0.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	52%	37.2%	14.8%
Christian	31.6%	46.2%	-14.6%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Hindu	1.4%	1.7%	-0.3%
Jewish	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Muslim	4.6%	6.5%	-1.9%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	7.9%	6.0%	1.9%

Safety

Is London Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 91.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.5% higher than the Blenheim Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

London Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Blenheim Park and the 199th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,200

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in SS0 9SY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on London Road are based on 852 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Southend-On-Sea.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for London Road, Westcliff-on-sea, SS0 9SY

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS0 9SY

Average Price
£411,960

Semi-Detached
£325,550

Terraced
£368,777

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£204,854

Other
£1,119,663

Estimated Average Property Prices for London Road

Average Price
£252,408

Semi-Detached
£398,251

Terraced
£338,633

Detached
£553,350

Flats/Maisonettes
£200,820

Other
£331,048

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on London Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
821 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Other, an established residential building	£2,200,000	2023-10-25	£2,190,871
Flat 1 817 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£260,000	2023-01-10	£249,600
807 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Other, an established residential building	£80,000	2023-01-09	£76,800
803A London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£168,000	2022-01-17	£169,057
Flat 2 817 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£140,000	2021-11-02	£141,623

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS0 9SY

Employment

SS0 9SY 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	125
Retired	53
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	34
Looking after home or family	14
Other	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	30
Financial and insurance activities	28
Manufacturing	21
Education	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Administrative and support service activities	13
Construction	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Information and communication	7
Other	5
Real estate activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Transport and storage	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chalkwell Hall Junior School London Road , SS9 3NL	3out of 4	258 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chalkwell Hall Infant School London Road , SS9 3NL	3out of 4	258 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Manchester Drive , SS9 3HS	2out of 4	544 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Darlinghurst Academy Pavilion Drive , SS9 3JS	3out of 4	902 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leigh North Street Primary School North Street , SS9 1QE	2out of 4	1,504 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	855 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS	4out of 4	913 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW	3out of 4	1,035 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Chase High School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT	2out of 4	1,302 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Southend High School for Boys Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG	4out of 4	1,762 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	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	2,763 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Saint Pierre School 16 Leigh Road , SS9 1LE	- not rated	371 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH	- not rated	591 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Lancaster School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT	3out of 4	1,302 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW	4out of 4	1,770 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG	2out of 4	2,025 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chalkwell Park Rooms	Park View Suite, Chalkwell Park	1 yd
Zafran	809 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea	2 yd
The Temple Cafe	815 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea	2 yd
Spaghetti Junction	767 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea	137 yd
Stoked	787 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea	137 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Porters Pub	367 Westborough Road, Westcliff-On-Sea	504 yd
Iveagh Conservative Club	69 Leigh Road, Leigh-On-Sea	612 yd
The Trading Rooms	The Trading Room, 522 London Road	758 yd
Essex County Bowling Club	Imperial Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea	763 yd
Westcliff Royal British Legion	The British Legion, 7 - 9 Northview Drive	859 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morley's Fried Chicken	Morley's, 717 London Road	273 yd
Eat Well	373 Westborough Road, Westcliff-On-Sea	504 yd
Chilli Green	363 Westborough Road, Westcliff-On-Sea	504 yd
Delhi Wraps	363 Westborough Road, Westcliff-on-sea	526 yd
Fusion	73 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-sea	659 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi Stores Ltd	Aldi, 666 - 686 London Road	285 yd
Tesco	667 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea	502 yd
Sainsbury's	536 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea	709 yd
The Co-Operative Food	Co-op, 84 - 86 Leigh Road	771 yd
Tesco	1017 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea	932 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Chalkwell Park CHALKWELL PARK CHALKWELL PARK LONDON ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	180 yd
Essex County Indoor Bowls Club IMPERIAL AVENUE	indoor bowls	635 yd
Cavendish Gardens CAVENDISH SPORTS GROUND CAVENDISH SPORTS GROUND CLATTERFIELD GARDENS	tennis courts	638 yd
St Saviours Church Hall ST SAVIOURS CHURCH HALL ST SAVIOURS CHURCH HALL CHADWICK ROAD		648 yd
Leigh Fitness Centre LONDON ROAD	health and fitness suite	769 yd
Crowstone & St Saviours Lawn Tennis Club Crosby Road	tennis courts	795 yd
Westcliff Hardcourt Tennis Club WESTCLIFF HARDCOURT TENNIS CLUB WESTCLIFF HARDCOURT TENNIS CLUB THE RIDGEWAY	tennis courts	814 yd
Invicta Tennis And Table Tennis Club Crosby Road	tennis courts	836 yd
South Essex College (Wellstead Gardens Sports Ground) WELLSTEAD GARDEN	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	925 yd
Crowstone Preparatory School (Closed) Crowstone Road	grass pitches	944 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	59.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	55.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.