SS1 2BZ is in Peckham Rye, Southend-On-Sea and Southend-On-Sea district. SS1 2BZ 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 Peckham Rye, Southend-on-sea, SS1 2BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS1 2BY, SS1 2DD, SS1 2AN, SS1 2DB, SS1 2BD, SS1 2AR, SS1 2DE, SS1 2DJ, SS1 2DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS1 2BZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 42.1% | 48.9% | 6.8% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 57.9% | 51.1% | -6.8% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 2BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.8% 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 | 61.1% | 63.8% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 25.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.5% | 16.2% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -28.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 4.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 12.8% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.4% | 42.7% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 28% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 17.7% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 7.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 23.5% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 15.2% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 12.7% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 17.4% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 19.6% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 10.6% | 6.6% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 0.2% | -3.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 8% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 81.3% | 82.1% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 0.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 69.1% 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 | 73.6% | 69.1% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 15.3% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 8.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.3% | 68.5% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 11% | 6.5% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 9.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 4.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 6.2% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.8% | 76.7% | -28.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SS1 2BZ was 252.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.2% lower than the Milton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
SS1 2BZ has the 12th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Milton and the 49th highest crime rate of 523 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 157.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 97.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 49 York Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-09-19 | £240,411 |
| Flat 5 49 York Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-09-19 | £245,317 |
| Flat 3 73 York Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2022-03-25 | £125,112 |
| Flat 2 73 York Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2020-10-30 | £70,132 |
| Flat 3 73 York Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2020-03-06 | £75,874 |
SS1 2BZ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% 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 | 99 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 49 |
| Other | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Unemployed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porters Grange Junior School Lancaster Gardens , SS1 2NS | - not rated | 363 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Gardens , SS1 2NS | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Gardens , SS1 2NS | - not rated | 363 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Porters Grange Infant School and Nursery Southchurch Avenue , SS1 2RL | - not rated | 507 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Windermere Road , SS1 2RF | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,432 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Bernard's High School Milton Road , SS0 7JS | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ | 4out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | 3out of 4 | 2,354 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 | 673 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Co P.O. Box 5597 , SS0 7WE | - not rated | 928 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Lodge 6 Trinity Avenue , SS0 7PU | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocean Lodge Independent School 8 Trinity Avenue , SS0 7PU | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Boleyn Park 8 Trinity Avenue , SS0 7PU | - not rated | 1,379 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 | 1,382 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | 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 | 130 yd | |
| Wings Chinese Restaurant | 36 York Road, Southend-On-Sea | 150 yd | |
| Istanbul Turkish BBQ Restaurant | 34 York Road, Southend-On-Sea | 155 yd | |
| Taco Bell | Moss Bros, 84 High Street | 263 yd | |
| McDonald's | McDonalds, 72 - 74 High Street | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Last Post Public House | The Last Post, Weston Road | 376 yd | |
| Infinity Showbar | 20 Alexandra Street, Southend-on-sea | 384 yd | |
| Craftwerk Beers | 14 Alexandra Street, Southend-On-Sea | 387 yd | |
| The Dickens | Dickens Public House, High Street | 388 yd | |
| Sunset | The Stables, Lucy Road | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 3 The Royals, High Street | 278 yd | |
| Mooboo | 97 High Street, Southend-on-sea | 317 yd | |
| Big Spice | 4 Clifftown Road, Southend-on-sea | 327 yd | |
| Wenzel's The Bakers | 119 High Street, Southend-on-sea | 380 yd | |
| Pavillion Kiosk | Pavilion Kiosk, Marine Parade | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, 4 - 18 York Road | 130 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, 54 - 62 High Street | 254 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 - 6 The Royals, High Street | 278 yd | |
| Randells Food And Wine | 71 - 73 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 513 yd | |
| Tesco | The Kursaal, Southchurch Avenue | 713 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warriors Swim Centre (Closed) Warrior Square | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 314 yd |
| The Locker Room CLIFFTOWN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 434 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Southend-On-Sea) MAITLAND HOUSE MAITLAND HOUSE WARRIOR SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 444 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 | 802 yd |
| Alexander House (Closed) Alexander House Alexander House Victoria Avenue | 906 yd | |
| Sas Gym CARLTON COURT CARLTON COURT GRAINGER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
| Simply Gyms Southend THAMESGATE HOUSE 33-41 THAMESGATE HOUSE 33-41 VICTORIA AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,061 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 | 86.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 45.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 10.8% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.