Woodgrange Drive is in Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS1 2SJ is located in the Thorpe 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 2SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS1 2SF, SS1 2SG, SS1 2SY, SS1 2UH, SS1 2SH, SS1 2TA, SS1 2TF, SS1 2UQ, SS1 2SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS1 2SJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48% | 49.7% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 32.2% | 34.7% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 48.3% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.7% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.1% | 55.4% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 31.3% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 11.1% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 15.4% | 12.6% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 11.9% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 17.8% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 23% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 26.7% | -2.3% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 94.6% | 91% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 92.6% | 89.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 90% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.3% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.7% | 37.2% | 18.5% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodgrange Drive was 86.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.5% higher than the Thorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodgrange Drive has the 9th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Thorpe and the 210th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.2%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-08-05 | £385,000 |
| 230 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2022-04-08 | £377,000 |
| 234 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-02-04 | £425,299 |
| 222 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-10-16 | £367,276 |
| 226 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2020-09-25 | £425,041 |
SS1 2SJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2SJ 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Windermere Road , SS1 2RF | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenways Primary School Greenways , SS1 3BS | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Gardens , SS1 2NS | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstel Junior School Hamstel Road , SS2 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstel Infant School and Nursery Hamstel Road , SS2 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,287 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA | 2out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | 1out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's High School Milton Road , SS0 7JS | 3out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Shoeburyness High School Caulfield Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9LL | 3out of 4 | 3,404 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,646 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 | 1,572 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 2,227 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 | 2,344 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hall School Wakering Road , Southend-on-Sea SS1 3RD | - not rated | 2,521 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alleyn Court Preparatory School Wakering Road , Great Wakering SS3 0PW | - not rated | 2,807 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rams Fish Bar | 201 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-on-sea | 63 yd | |
| The Woofer Cafe | 157 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-on-sea | 86 yd | |
| Woodgrange Cafe | 92 Kensington Road, Southend-On-Sea | 182 yd | |
| YMCA | Southend YMCA, 85 Ambleside Drive | 479 yd | |
| Southchurch Park Cafe | Cafe, Southchurch Park | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southend Brewers Fayre | Brewers Fayre, 64 Eastern Esplanade | 588 yd | |
| The Castle | 92 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea | 629 yd | |
| Sevens Trike And Motorcycle Club | Rear Of, 27 Eastern Esplanade | 649 yd | |
| The Exchange | 659 - 665 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea | 679 yd | |
| Mawson's Micro Pub | 781 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Garden Chinese Takeaway | 192 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-on-sea | 65 yd | |
| Coffee Station | Southend East Railway Station, Ambleside Drive | 445 yd | |
| Wish You Were Here | Kiosk 10E, Darlows Green | 649 yd | |
| Kingfisher | 476 - 478 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 653 yd | |
| Best Grill | 472 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Woodgrange Drive | 220 yd | |
| Tesco | 500 - 520 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 630 yd | |
| Tesco | The Kursaal, Southchurch Avenue | 651 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, Unit 1 | 668 yd | |
| Nick's Convenience Store | 493 - 495 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea | 695 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southchurch Park Northumberland Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 391 yd |
| Southchurch Park East (Closed) Lifstan Way | grass pitches | 725 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 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.