Southchurch Avenue is in Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS1 2EY is located in the Kursaal 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 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-on-sea, SS1 2EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS1 2RJ, SS1 2EZ, SS1 2HX, SS1 2HJ, SS1 2RH, SS1 2HQ, SS1 2HN, SS1 2RQ, SS1 2HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS1 2EY is primarily male, with 56.5% 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 | 53.4% | 43.5% | -9.9% | 51.0% | -7.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 56.5% | 9.9% | 49.0% | 7.5% |
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 2EY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 40.2% | 52.3% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25% | 18.6% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -25.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 19% | 20.6% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 3.5% | -6.3% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (68.6%) 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 | 36.3% | 38.1% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 30.5% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 20.2% | 19.7% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 9.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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.
In the area around SS1 2EY this area, 30.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37% | 30.2% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 16.1% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 11.6% | 2.4% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 14.1% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 22.6% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 10.9% | 0% | -10.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 7.1% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 87.9% | 82% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 79.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 79.2% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 9% | 13.3% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 79.8% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 13.9% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0.4% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southchurch Avenue was 229.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.5% higher than the Kursaal average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southchurch Avenue has the 13th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Kursaal and the 56th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 123.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Other, an established residential building | £11,000 | 2024-08-21 | £10,989 |
| Flat 2 57 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-07-30 | £104,132 |
| 37 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £181,500 | 2023-08-18 | £191,033 |
| Flat 3 57 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2023-07-21 | £143,043 |
| 41 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-04-21 | £286,184 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 488 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Windermere Road , SS1 2RF | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Park Academy Bournemouth Park Road , SS2 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barons Court Primary School and Nursery Avenue Road , SS0 7PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenways Primary School Greenways , SS1 3BS | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,772 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ | 4out of 4 | 1,944 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA | 2out of 4 | 2,330 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | 1out of 4 | 2,391 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend High School for Boys Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG | 4out of 4 | 3,032 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,045 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 | 1,984 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL | 3out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 2,582 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hall School Wakering Road , Southend-on-Sea SS1 3RD | - not rated | 3,175 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neptunes Fish Restaurant | 40 Marine Parade, Southend-On-Sea | 172 yd | |
| Happidrome | 52 Marine Parade, Southend-On-Sea | 172 yd | |
| Pieno-Lleno | 68 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 185 yd | |
| Namaste Village Southend-On-Sea | 1 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-sea | 240 yd | |
| Sumzos | 4 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-sea | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cornucopia Public House | 39 Marine Parade, Southend-On-Sea | 172 yd | |
| Falcon | 45 Marine Parade, Southend-on-sea | 211 yd | |
| Sevens Trike And Motorcycle Club | Rear Of, 27 Eastern Esplanade | 326 yd | |
| Chinnerys | 21 - 22 Marine Parade, Southend-On-Sea | 349 yd | |
| Hope Hotel | 34 Marine Parade, Southend-On-Sea | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Chippy | 77 - 79 Marine Parade, Southend-On-Sea | 172 yd | |
| Subway | 48 - 49 Marine Parade, Southend-On-Sea | 172 yd | |
| The Tandoori Hut | 83 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 177 yd | |
| Pizza City | 72 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 178 yd | |
| Mr Ming | 66 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | The Kursaal, Southchurch Avenue | 217 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Woodgrange Drive | 504 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, 4 - 18 York Road | 595 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 - 6 The Royals, High Street | 608 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks And Spencer, 54 - 62 High Street | 730 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warriors Swim Centre (Closed) Warrior Square | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 779 yd |
| Southchurch Park Northumberland Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 882 yd |
| The Locker Room CLIFFTOWN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 935 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Southend-On-Sea) MAITLAND HOUSE MAITLAND HOUSE WARRIOR SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 945 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 57.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 213 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.