Woodgrange Drive is in Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS1 2SE 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 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-on-sea, SS1 2SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS1 2SF, SS1 2TD, SS1 2TF, SS1 2TB, SS1 2SJ, SS1 2TS, SS1 2SL, SS1 2SN, SS1 2TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS1 2SE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 29% | 35.9% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 46.8% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 10.2% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 44.9% | 45.7% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 36.6% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 11.7% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 23.9% | 16.5% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 10.5% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 15.4% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 18.6% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 31.9% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.1% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 89.6% | 89.1% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 93.5% | 88.4% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 88.6% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodgrange Drive was 20.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.7% lower than the Kursaal average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Woodgrange Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Kursaal and the 98th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2024-11-01 | £187,696 |
| 91 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-05-24 | £343,499 |
| 115 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-10-30 | £350,361 |
| 107 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-11-09 | £335,187 |
| 113 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-08-19 | £475,000 |
SS1 2SE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SS1 2SE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Windermere Road , SS1 2RF | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Gardens , SS1 2NS | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenways Primary School Greenways , SS1 3BS | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Park Academy Bournemouth Park Road , SS2 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstel Junior School Hamstel Road , SS2 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ | 4out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA | 2out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | 1out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's High School Milton Road , SS0 7JS | 3out of 4 | 2,239 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southend High School for Boys Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG | 4out of 4 | 3,282 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 | 1,429 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 2,125 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend YMCA Community School The Ticket House , 110 East Street SS2 6LH | 3out of 4 | 2,169 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hall School Wakering Road , Southend-on-Sea SS1 3RD | - not rated | 2,687 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 2,815 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woofer Cafe | 157 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-on-sea | 137 yd | |
| Rams Fish Bar | 201 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-on-sea | 228 yd | |
| Woodgrange Cafe | 92 Kensington Road, Southend-On-Sea | 255 yd | |
| YMCA | Southend YMCA, 85 Ambleside Drive | 368 yd | |
| Pieno-Lleno | 68 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevens Trike And Motorcycle Club | Rear Of, 27 Eastern Esplanade | 514 yd | |
| The Cornucopia Public House | 39 Marine Parade, Southend-On-Sea | 630 yd | |
| Southend Brewers Fayre | Brewers Fayre, 64 Eastern Esplanade | 640 yd | |
| Falcon | 45 Marine Parade, Southend-on-sea | 685 yd | |
| The Exchange | 659 - 665 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Garden Chinese Takeaway | 192 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-on-sea | 159 yd | |
| Coffee Station | Southend East Railway Station, Ambleside Drive | 352 yd | |
| Pizza City | 72 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 442 yd | |
| Mr Ming | 66 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 442 yd | |
| The Tandoori Hut | 83 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Woodgrange Drive | 2 yd | |
| Tesco | The Kursaal, Southchurch Avenue | 485 yd | |
| Tesco | 500 - 520 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 579 yd | |
| Nick's Convenience Store | 493 - 495 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea | 601 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, Unit 1 | 617 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southchurch Park Northumberland Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 533 yd |
| Southchurch Park East (Closed) Lifstan Way | grass pitches | 942 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.