Manilla Road is in Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS1 2TS 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 Manilla Road, Southend-on-sea, SS1 2TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS1 2TJ, SS1 2TF, SS1 2TH, SS1 2AF, SS1 2SY, SS1 2AG, SS1 2SE, SS1 2TL, SS1 2AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS1 2TS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 51.9% | 47.3% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 48.1% | 52.7% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 2TS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 56.3% | 49.2% | -7.1% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.8% | 29.2% | 6.4% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 14% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 54.6% | 37.3% | -17.3% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 36.6% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 21% | 9.8% | 12.7% | 8.3% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 19.6% | 18.3% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 16.7% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.1% | 12.7% | -11.4% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 17.9% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 26.3% | 13.4% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 8.5% | 4% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.3% | 81.8% | -13.5% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 92.2% | 78% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 9.1% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 77.5% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.7% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manilla Road was 442.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.0% higher than the Kursaal average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Manilla Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Kursaal and the 24th highest crime rate of 523 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 237.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Manilla Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2024-04-11 | £272,932 |
| 6 Manilla Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-11-25 | £320,530 |
| 24 Manilla Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-10-15 | £278,043 |
| 6 Manilla Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £264,000 | 2019-09-06 | £318,194 |
| 25 Manilla Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-07-02 | £310,644 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 781 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery Windermere Road , SS1 2RF | - not rated | 781 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Porters Grange Infant School and Nursery Southchurch Avenue , SS1 2RL | - not rated | 851 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenways Primary School Greenways , SS1 3BS | - not rated | 911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Greenways Infant School Greenways , Thorpe Bay SS1 3BS | - not rated | 911 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 | 1,483 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Futures Community College Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UY | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA | 2out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thorpe Bay School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UY | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,690 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 | 1,802 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL | 3out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Lodge 6 Trinity Avenue , SS0 7PU | - not rated | 2,320 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocean Lodge Independent School 8 Trinity Avenue , SS0 7PU | - not rated | 2,320 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 241 yd | |
| Rams Fish Bar | 201 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-on-sea | 313 yd | |
| Bakes And Bubbles | 38 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-sea | 332 yd | |
| Avictus Ltd | Unit 1, 36 Eastern Esplanade | 336 yd | |
| The Seafood Shack | 32 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-sea | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevens Trike And Motorcycle Club | Rear Of, 27 Eastern Esplanade | 399 yd | |
| Southend Brewers Fayre | Brewers Fayre, 64 Eastern Esplanade | 418 yd | |
| The Castle | 92 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea | 521 yd | |
| The Cornucopia Public House | 39 Marine Parade, Southend-On-Sea | 603 yd | |
| Falcon | 45 Marine Parade, Southend-on-sea | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Garden Chinese Takeaway | 192 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-on-sea | 211 yd | |
| Wish You Were Here | Kiosk 10E, Darlows Green | 399 yd | |
| Pizza City | 72 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 546 yd | |
| Mr Ming | 66 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 546 yd | |
| Coffee Station | Southend East Railway Station, Ambleside Drive | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Woodgrange Drive | 225 yd | |
| Tesco | The Kursaal, Southchurch Avenue | 420 yd | |
| Tesco | 500 - 520 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 797 yd | |
| Nick's Convenience Store | 493 - 495 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea | 824 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, Unit 1 | 835 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southchurch Park Northumberland Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 362 yd |
| Southchurch Park East (Closed) Lifstan Way | grass pitches | 875 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.