Chase Road is in Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS1 2WU is located in the Kursaal electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochford and Southend East. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chase Road, Southend-on-sea, SS1 2WU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS1 2RE, SS1 2UR, SS1 2RD, SS1 2RA, SS1 2RB, SS1 2QA, SS1 2GJ, SS1 2EB, SS1 2PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS1 2WU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.7% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 57.7% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 6.7% |
| Male | 47.1% | 42.3% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -6.7% |
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 2WU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.1% 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 | 50% | 63.1% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 25.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 20.3% | -14.5% | 44.2% | -23.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 12% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 49.1% | 41.9% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 34.2% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 17% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.5% | 21% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 29.1% | 19.6% | -9.5% | 9.6% | 10.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 17.6% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 14.2% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 18.5% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 8.4% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 82% | 77.6% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -3.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 79.9% 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 | 85.6% | 79.9% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 80.1% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 12.7% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 0.7% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 24.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 37.2% | 15.4% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chase Road was 227.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.6% higher than the Kursaal average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chase Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Kursaal and the 57th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 149.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Chase Court Gardens Chase Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-08-05 | £182,716 |
| 11 Chase Court Gardens Chase Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-10-18 | £178,144 |
| 20 Chase Court Gardens Chase Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-05-13 | £174,369 |
| 17 Chase Court Gardens Chase Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-07-09 | £175,295 |
| 8 Chase Court Gardens Chase Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-02-24 | £163,337 |
The percentage of student residents living in SS1 2WU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Other | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 27 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Gardens , SS1 2NS | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Park Academy Bournemouth Park Road , SS2 5JN | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstel Junior School Hamstel Road , SS2 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstel Infant School and Nursery Hamstel Road , SS2 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,148 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 | 1,419 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | 1out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA | 2out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's High School Milton Road , SS0 7JS | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southend High School for Boys Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG | 4out of 4 | 2,904 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 | 1,229 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 | 1,428 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 1,665 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 | 1,769 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hall School Wakering Road , Southend-on-Sea SS1 3RD | - not rated | 2,609 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA | Southend YMCA, 85 Ambleside Drive | 110 yd | |
| Frangoz Peri Peri/Pizza Box | 458A Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 143 yd | |
| Mr Ping Chinese Restaurant | 468 - 470A Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 143 yd | |
| Sienna's | 458 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 143 yd | |
| Monti | 513 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Exchange | 659 - 665 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea | 443 yd | |
| Mawson's Micro Pub | 781 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 703 yd | |
| The Cornucopia Public House | 39 Marine Parade, Southend-On-Sea | 846 yd | |
| Guildford | The Guildford, 95 - 97 Sutton Road | 861 yd | |
| Sevens Trike And Motorcycle Club | Rear Of, 27 Eastern Esplanade | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suk Thai Kitchen To Go | 458B Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea | 122 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza Hut Delivery, 480 Southchurch Road | 143 yd | |
| Best Grill | 472 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 143 yd | |
| Coffee Station | Southend East Railway Station, Ambleside Drive | 151 yd | |
| Hong Kong Kitchen | 483 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick's Convenience Store | 493 - 495 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea | 161 yd | |
| Tesco | 500 - 520 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 229 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, Unit 1 | 250 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Woodgrange Drive | 458 yd | |
| Tesco | The Kursaal, Southchurch Avenue | 792 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warriors Swim Centre (Closed) Warrior Square | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 907 yd |
| Southchurch Park Northumberland Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 969 yd |
| Bournemouth Park Primary Academy BOURNEMOUTH PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 986 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 | 86.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.07 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.07 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.