Southchurch Avenue is in Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS1 2RS 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 2RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS1 2HA, SS1 2RR, SS1 2DZ, SS1 2RT, SS1 2HE, SS1 2RG, SS1 2RJ, SS1 2RW, SS1 2HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS1 2RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.7% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.3% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 2RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 49.3% | 53.8% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.5% | 24% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -20.2% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 12.2% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 5.4% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 42.6% | 41.4% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 30% | 35% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 15.8% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 2RS this area, 38.5% 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 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.3% | 38.5% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 20.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 13.3% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 15.5% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 11.9% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 14.7% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3.2% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 84.3% | 81.6% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 83.1% | 81.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 8.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82% | 81.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 10.9% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 2.2% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.9% | 76.7% | -22.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 35.3% | 13.5% | 21.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southchurch Avenue was 527.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 139.9% higher than the Kursaal average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southchurch Avenue has the 4th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Kursaal and the 14th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 343.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-01-12 | £191,200 |
| 91A Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-09-08 | £163,140 |
| 93 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2009-03-03 | £231,258 |
| 77 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2007-07-03 | £420,943 |
| 93B Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2007-04-12 | £145,312 |
SS1 2RS area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 | 65 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Other | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| 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 | 318 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Windermere Road , SS1 2RF | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Park Academy Bournemouth Park Road , SS2 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barons Court Primary School and Nursery Avenue Road , SS0 7PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School Boston Avenue , SS2 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,538 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 | 1,750 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ | 4out of 4 | 1,875 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | 1out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA | 2out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend High School for Boys Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG | 4out of 4 | 2,901 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 | 959 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 | 1,834 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL | 3out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 1,992 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 2,446 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hall School Wakering Road , Southend-on-Sea SS1 3RD | - not rated | 3,095 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pieno-Lleno | 68 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 44 yd | |
| Neptunes Fish Restaurant | 40 Marine Parade, Southend-On-Sea | 339 yd | |
| Happidrome | 52 Marine Parade, Southend-On-Sea | 339 yd | |
| Scoops 37 | 37 Marine Parade, Southend-on-sea | 388 yd | |
| Namaste Village Southend-On-Sea | 1 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-sea | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cornucopia Public House | 39 Marine Parade, Southend-On-Sea | 339 yd | |
| Falcon | 45 Marine Parade, Southend-on-sea | 365 yd | |
| Chinnerys | 21 - 22 Marine Parade, Southend-On-Sea | 450 yd | |
| Hope Hotel | 34 Marine Parade, Southend-On-Sea | 450 yd | |
| Big George Entertainment Ltd | The Papillon, 14 Marine Parade | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tandoori Hut | 83 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 2 yd | |
| Pizza City | 72 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 47 yd | |
| Mr Ming | 66 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 47 yd | |
| Ye Olde Chippy | 77 - 79 Marine Parade, Southend-On-Sea | 339 yd | |
| Subway | 48 - 49 Marine Parade, Southend-On-Sea | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | The Kursaal, Southchurch Avenue | 376 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Woodgrange Drive | 488 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Frozen Foods Plc, 4 - 18 York Road | 562 yd | |
| Tesco | 4 - 6 The Royals, High Street | 624 yd | |
| Nick's Convenience Store | 493 - 495 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea | 683 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warriors Swim Centre (Closed) Warrior Square | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 666 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Southend-On-Sea) MAITLAND HOUSE MAITLAND HOUSE WARRIOR SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| The Locker Room CLIFFTOWN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 887 yd |
| Southchurch Park Northumberland Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 951 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Southend) UNIT F46 UNIT F46 CHARTWELL WEST (PLAZA CENTRE) | health and fitness suite | 996 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 223.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.