Prittlewell Square is in Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS1 1DW is located in the Milton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochford and Southend East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Prittlewell Square, Southend-on-sea, SS1 1DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS1 1DN, SS1 1HA, SS1 1HQ, SS1 1EZ, SS1 1ET, SS1 1EY, SS1 1DP, SS1 1HB, SS1 1HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS1 1DW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 50.6% | 54.1% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 45.9% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 37.9% | 38.7% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 34% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 15.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 40.4% | 37.9% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -10.5% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 37.9% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 18.1% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 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 | 23.3% | 17.1% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.1% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 14.7% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.5% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 18.4% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 31.8% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 94.9% | 91.8% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 87.5% | 91.8% | 4.3% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 91.8% | 5.1% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 0.4% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prittlewell Square was 144.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.6% lower than the Milton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prittlewell Square has the 14th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Milton and the 115th highest crime rate of 523 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9B Prittlewell Square, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-06-21 | £273,617 |
| Flat 2 8 Prittlewell Square, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-03-04 | £294,381 |
| 4 Prittlewell Square, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2021-12-07 | £924,594 |
| 13 Prittlewell Square, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-11-25 | £377,597 |
| 14 Prittlewell Square, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-12-14 | £169,910 |
SS1 1DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 SS1 1DW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barons Court Primary School and Nursery Avenue Road , SS0 7PJ | 4out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barons Court Primary School and Nursery Avenue Road , SS0 7PJ | - not rated | 567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School North Road , SS0 7AY | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School North Road , SS0 7AY | - not rated | 918 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery Salisbury Avenue , SS0 7AU | 3out of 4 | 946 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 and Arts College Milton Road , SS0 7JS | - not rated | 744 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Bernard's High School Milton Road , SS0 7JS | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southend High School for Boys Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG | 4out of 4 | 2,473 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Southend High School for Boys Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG | - not rated | 2,473 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chase High School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | - not rated | 2,552 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 610 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lodge 6 Trinity Avenue , SS0 7PU | - not rated | 594 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocean Lodge Independent School 8 Trinity Avenue , SS0 7PU | - not rated | 594 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Boleyn Park 8 Trinity Avenue , SS0 7PU | - not rated | 640 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff 121 - 127 North Road , Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 7AH | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Co P.O. Box 5597 , SS0 7WE | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Petite Petanque | Alexandra Bowling Green Cafe, Alexandra Bowling Green | 148 yd | |
| View Bar And Bistro | 12 Clifftown Parade, Southend-On-Sea | 163 yd | |
| Zinnia Restaurant | Unit At, Clifftown Shore | 252 yd | |
| Olivers On The Beach | Kiosk 6, Western Esplanade | 262 yd | |
| The Three Shells | Three Shells Beach, Western Esplanade | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cliff Hotel | The Cliff, 48 Hamlet Road | 280 yd | |
| Alex Public House | The Alexandra, 53 Alexandra Street | 316 yd | |
| Hush | 19 - 21 Clarence Road, Southend-On-Sea | 344 yd | |
| Craftwerk Beers | 14 Alexandra Street, Southend-On-Sea | 393 yd | |
| Infinity Showbar | 20 Alexandra Street, Southend-on-sea | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish And Chip Shop | Adventure Island, Marine Parade | 262 yd | |
| Food Bar | Adventure Island, Western Esplanade | 262 yd | |
| Roberto's | Kiosk 4, Western Esplanade | 262 yd | |
| Hot Dog Bar At Adventure Island | Hot Dog Bar, Adventure Island | 262 yd | |
| Hot Dog Kart At Adventure Island + Slush + Pancakes | Hot Dog Kart, Adventure Island | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, 54 - 62 High Street | 522 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 - 6 The Royals, High Street | 588 yd | |
| Southend Food Centre | 72 - 74 London Road, Southend-on-sea | 629 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, 4 - 18 York Road | 648 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury, 39 - 45 London Road | 727 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Locker Room CLIFFTOWN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 423 yd |
| Milton Road Gardens ST. VINCENTS ROAD | tennis courts | 607 yd |
| Evolve Gym Southend (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Southend-On-Sea) MAITLAND HOUSE MAITLAND HOUSE WARRIOR SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 698 yd |
| St Bernards High School MILTON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 744 yd |
| Warriors Swim Centre (Closed) Warrior Square | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 811 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Southend) UNIT F46 UNIT F46 CHARTWELL WEST (PLAZA CENTRE) | health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| Team Sure Grip Mixed Martial Arts London Road | 819 yd | |
| St Helens Catholic Primary School NORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Alexander House (Closed) Alexander House Alexander House Victoria Avenue | 911 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.