York Road is in Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS1 2BD 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 York Road, Southend-on-sea, SS1 2BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS1 2AN, SS1 2BY, SS1 2BZ, SS1 2AR, SS1 1JG, SS1 2AS, SS1 2DD, SS1 2DB, SS1 1DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS1 2BD is primarily male, with 59.6% of the population 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 | 39.8% | 40.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -10.6% |
| Male | 60.2% | 59.6% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 10.6% |
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 SS1 2BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.1% 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 | 47.2% | 59.1% | 11.9% | 37.9% | 21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 19.4% | -8.9% | 44.2% | -24.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 19.8% | 11.6% | -8.2% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.9% | 46.5% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 32.7% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 7% | 13.8% | 6.8% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 7% | 5% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 26.4% | 17.3% | -9.1% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 17.3% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 8.7% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 12.1% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 35.1% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 7% | 0.4% | -6.6% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 82.8% | 76% | -6.8% | 81.4% | -5.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 62.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 62.5% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 15.4% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 7.3% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.7% | 10% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75% | 62.3% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 17.7% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 8.1% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 6.5% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.1% | 76.7% | -18.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Road was 2247.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 654.8% higher than the Milton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
York Road has the highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Milton and the 2nd highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 790.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 York Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-08-22 | £304,136 |
| 40A York Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-03-30 | £172,474 |
| 40 York Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2021-05-17 | £295,409 |
| 44 York Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2017-05-17 | £265,133 |
| 36 York Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Other, an established residential building | £9,000 | 2016-12-07 | £10,429 |
SS1 2BD area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Gardens , SS1 2NS | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barons Court Primary School and Nursery Avenue Road , SS0 7PJ | 4out of 4 | 883 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Windermere Road , SS1 2RF | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School North Road , SS0 7AY | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School Boston Avenue , SS2 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard's High School Milton Road , SS0 7JS | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ | 4out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | 1out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend High School for Boys Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG | 4out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chase High School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 2out of 4 | 2,710 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 | 491 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend YMCA Community School The Ticket House , 110 East Street SS2 6LH | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 2,014 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL | 3out of 4 | 2,395 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster School Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RT | 3out of 4 | 2,710 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Udom Thai Restaurant | 28 York Road, Southend-On-Sea | 2 yd | |
| Wings Chinese Restaurant | 36 York Road, Southend-On-Sea | 21 yd | |
| Istanbul Turkish BBQ Restaurant | 34 York Road, Southend-On-Sea | 26 yd | |
| Patisserie Valerie | 52 High Street, Southend-on-Sea | 143 yd | |
| McDonald's | McDonalds, 72 - 74 High Street | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity Showbar | 20 Alexandra Street, Southend-on-sea | 256 yd | |
| Craftwerk Beers | 14 Alexandra Street, Southend-On-Sea | 258 yd | |
| The Last Post Public House | The Last Post, Weston Road | 267 yd | |
| Saks Sports Bar | 23 - 25 Clifftown Road, Southend-On-Sea | 296 yd | |
| Hush | 19 - 21 Clarence Road, Southend-On-Sea | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 3 The Royals, High Street | 172 yd | |
| Mooboo | 97 High Street, Southend-on-sea | 223 yd | |
| Big Spice | 4 Clifftown Road, Southend-on-sea | 235 yd | |
| Van Looys | Van Looy's Fish And Chips, 16 Clifftown Road | 296 yd | |
| Wenzel's The Bakers | 119 High Street, Southend-on-sea | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, 4 - 18 York Road | 2 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, 54 - 62 High Street | 138 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 - 6 The Royals, High Street | 171 yd | |
| Randells Food And Wine | 71 - 73 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 537 yd | |
| Tesco | The Kursaal, Southchurch Avenue | 776 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Locker Room CLIFFTOWN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 342 yd |
| Warriors Swim Centre (Closed) Warrior Square | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 358 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Southend-On-Sea) MAITLAND HOUSE MAITLAND HOUSE WARRIOR SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Southend) UNIT F46 UNIT F46 CHARTWELL WEST (PLAZA CENTRE) | health and fitness suite | 624 yd |
| Evolve Gym Southend (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Alexander House (Closed) Alexander House Alexander House Victoria Avenue | 889 yd | |
| Sas Gym CARLTON COURT CARLTON COURT GRAINGER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,042 yd |
| Simply Gyms Southend THAMESGATE HOUSE 33-41 THAMESGATE HOUSE 33-41 VICTORIA AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,045 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 21.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 21.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.26 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.