Shanklin Drive is in Westcliff-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS0 9XU is located in the Blenheim Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Southend West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shanklin Drive, Westcliff-on-sea, SS0 9XU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS0 9XX, SS0 9XT, SS0 9XP, SS0 9XY, SS0 9XL, SS9 3FL, SS9 3FJ, SS0 9XH, SS9 3FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS0 9XU has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.1% | 50% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 34.6% | 33.9% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 46.7% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 9.5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 53.1% | 50.9% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 32.9% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 10.1% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 17.7% | 14.7% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 10.3% | -8.1% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 16.9% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 15.8% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 34.6% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.7% | 94.8% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 95.7% | 92.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 92.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shanklin Drive was 42.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.5% lower than the Blenheim Park average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Shanklin Drive has the 11th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Blenheim Park and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Shanklin Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-02-16 | £388,993 |
| 6 Shanklin Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2023-03-03 | £554,816 |
| 28A Shanklin Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2021-03-12 | £528,682 |
| 28 Shanklin Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-02-12 | £528,804 |
| 11 Shanklin Drive, Westcliff-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £289,000 | 2018-04-20 | £344,048 |
SS0 9XU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 9XU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Manchester Drive , SS9 3HS | 2out of 4 | 205 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalkwell Hall Junior School London Road , SS9 3NL | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalkwell Hall Infant School London Road , SS9 3NL | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlinghurst Academy Pavilion Drive , SS9 3JS | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blenheim Primary School School Way , SS9 4HX | 3out of 4 | 1,138 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 | 385 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westcliff High School for Girls Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BS | 4out of 4 | 460 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas More High School Kenilworth Gardens , SS0 0BW | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chase High School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 2out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastwood Academy Rayleigh Road , SS9 5UU | 4out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 3,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estuary High School 820 London Road , SS9 3NH | - not rated | 571 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Pierre School 16 Leigh Road , SS9 1LE | - not rated | 758 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Christopher School Mountdale Gardens , SS9 4AW | 4out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Snakes Lane , SS2 6XT | 3out of 4 | 1,874 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do It Like A Mother | 861 London Road, Westcliff-on-sea | 452 yd | |
| The Arlington Ballroom | Arlington Rooms, 905 London Road | 453 yd | |
| The Temple Cafe | 815 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 489 yd | |
| Zafran | 809 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 489 yd | |
| Chalkwell Park Rooms | Park View Suite, Chalkwell Park | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porters Pub | 367 Westborough Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 700 yd | |
| Iveagh Conservative Club | 69 Leigh Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 810 yd | |
| Peggy Sue's Piano Bar | 1063 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 886 yd | |
| Cellar Wine Bar Ltd | 196 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-sea | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish A Licious | 808 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 608 yd | |
| Taste Of China | 991 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 639 yd | |
| Morley's Fried Chicken | Morley's, 717 London Road | 658 yd | |
| Eat Well | 373 Westborough Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 700 yd | |
| Chilli Green | 363 Westborough Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, 666 - 686 London Road | 707 yd | |
| Tesco | 1017 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 772 yd | |
| Tesco | 667 London Road, Westcliff-On-Sea | 829 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Co-op, 84 - 86 Leigh Road | 931 yd | |
| Iceland | 956 - 984 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cavendish Gardens CAVENDISH SPORTS GROUND CAVENDISH SPORTS GROUND CLATTERFIELD GARDENS | tennis courts | 157 yd |
| South Essex College (Wellstead Gardens Sports Ground) WELLSTEAD GARDEN | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 462 yd |
| Westcliff High School For Boys KENILWORTH GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 548 yd |
| Westcliff High School For Girls KENILWORTH GARDENS | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 601 yd |
| Chalkwell Park CHALKWELL PARK CHALKWELL PARK LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 633 yd |
| St Thomas More High School KENILWORTH GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 650 yd |
| Leigh Fitness Centre LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| Darlinghurst Academy PAVILION DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Chase Sports & Fitness Centre PRITTLEWELL CHASE | health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| Chase High School PRITTLEWELL CHASE | grass pitches | 841 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 60.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.