Rutland Avenue is in Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS1 2XJ 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 Rutland Avenue, Southend-on-sea, SS1 2XJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS1 2XH, SS1 2XU, SS1 2XQ, SS1 2XD, SS1 2XT, SS1 2XR, SS1 2UA, SS1 2XB, SS1 2XE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS1 2XJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 48.7% | 47.8% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 51.3% | 52.2% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SS1 2XJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30% | 27.3% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 58.7% | 6.2% | 44.2% | 14.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 5.4% | -2.5% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) 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 | 49.3% | 48.8% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 37.3% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.5% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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 | 19.6% | 12.2% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 14.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 16% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 22.3% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 27.7% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 96% | 96.2% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.7% | 94.6% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 94.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 12.2% | 6.0% | 6.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rutland Avenue was 39.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.1% lower than the Thorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rutland Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Thorpe and the 188th lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Rutland Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2025-12-09 | £513,979 |
| 1 Rutland Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-07-15 | £489,442 |
| 27 Rutland Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2021-10-29 | £539,663 |
| 7 Rutland Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2019-02-15 | £452,097 |
| 17 Rutland Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2018-11-16 | £503,227 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenways Primary School Greenways , SS1 3BS | - not rated | 257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Greenways Infant School Greenways , Thorpe Bay SS1 3BS | - not rated | 257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Greenways Junior School Greenways , SS1 3BS | - not rated | 257 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Greenways Infant School Greenways , Thorpe Bay SS1 3BS | - not rated | 257 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Windermere Road , SS1 2RF | 3out of 4 | 1,137 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 | 990 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ | - not rated | 990 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Futures Community College Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UY | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA | 2out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thorpe Bay School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UY | - not rated | 1,242 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 | 2,258 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 | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hall School Wakering Road , Southend-on-Sea SS1 3RD | - not rated | 2,148 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Co P.O. Box 5597 , SS0 7WE | - not rated | 2,270 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alleyn Court Preparatory School Wakering Road , Great Wakering SS3 0PW | - not rated | 2,473 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 | 480 yd | |
| Woodgrange Cafe | 92 Kensington Road, Southend-On-Sea | 542 yd | |
| The Woofer Cafe | 157 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-on-sea | 559 yd | |
| Ocean Beach Cafe | Ocean Beach, Eastern Esplanade | 562 yd | |
| Southchurch Park Cafe | Cafe, Southchurch Park | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway House Toby Carvery (Thorpe Bay) | Toby Carvery, 213 Eastern Esplanade | 629 yd | |
| The Castle | 92 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea | 652 yd | |
| Southend Brewers Fayre | Brewers Fayre, 64 Eastern Esplanade | 730 yd | |
| Mawson's Micro Pub | 781 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 839 yd | |
| The Exchange | 659 - 665 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Garden Chinese Takeaway | 192 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-on-sea | 537 yd | |
| The Friary | 145 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea | 597 yd | |
| Good Eating Chinese Takeaway | 704 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 798 yd | |
| Kingfisher | 740 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 798 yd | |
| Coffee Station | Southend East Railway Station, Ambleside Drive | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Woodgrange Drive | 695 yd | |
| Tesco | 500 - 520 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 928 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, Unit 1 | 960 yd | |
| Nick's Convenience Store | 493 - 495 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea | 1,039 yd | |
| Tesco | The Kursaal, Southchurch Avenue | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southchurch Park East (Closed) Lifstan Way | grass pitches | 260 yd |
| Southchurch Park Northumberland Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 444 yd |
| Southend High School For Girls SOUTHCHURCH BOULEVARD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 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 | 180.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.