Rutland Avenue is in Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS1 2XL 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 2XL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS1 2XN, SS1 2XW, SS1 2XG, SS1 2UD, SS1 2XS, SS1 2XP, SS1 2XF, SS1 2UE, SS1 2UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SS1 2XL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 49.2% | 49.6% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.4% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 2XL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% 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 | 24.9% | 26.8% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 58.3% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 14.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 51.8% | 52.1% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 36.6% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 14% | 7.7% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 18.9% | 16.2% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 12.3% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 17.9% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7.2% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 17% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 25.1% | -3.2% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 95% | 93% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 96% | 92.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 91.9% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rutland Avenue was 6.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.2% lower than the Thorpe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rutland Avenue has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Thorpe and the 20th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Rutland Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2024-10-07 | £540,000 |
| 63 Rutland Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-04-30 | £428,496 |
| 101 Rutland Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Other, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2022-06-09 | £477,518 |
| 83 Rutland Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2021-12-20 | £539,973 |
| 61 Rutland Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-02-24 | £428,610 |
SS1 2XL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenways Primary School Greenways , SS1 3BS | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Windermere Road , SS1 2RF | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstel Junior School Hamstel Road , SS2 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstel Infant School and Nursery Hamstel Road , SS2 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Gardens , SS1 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 787 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA | 2out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | 1out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's High School Milton Road , SS0 7JS | 3out of 4 | 2,893 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Shoeburyness High School Caulfield Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9LL | 3out of 4 | 3,003 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 | 2,032 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 | 1,177 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hall School Wakering Road , Southend-on-Sea SS1 3RD | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 |
| Alleyn Court Preparatory School Wakering Road , Great Wakering SS3 0PW | - not rated | 2,311 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend YMCA Community School The Ticket House , 110 East Street SS2 6LH | 3out of 4 | 2,543 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodgrange Cafe | 92 Kensington Road, Southend-On-Sea | 457 yd | |
| Rams Fish Bar | 201 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-on-sea | 470 yd | |
| The Strand Cafe | 712 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 485 yd | |
| Ruchi | 708 - 710 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 485 yd | |
| Grumpy's Diner | 759 - 763 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mawson's Micro Pub | 781 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 528 yd | |
| The Exchange | 659 - 665 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea | 589 yd | |
| Old Walnut Tree | The Old Walnut Tree, Southchurch Boulevard | 610 yd | |
| Halfway House Toby Carvery (Thorpe Bay) | Toby Carvery, 213 Eastern Esplanade | 915 yd | |
| The Castle | 92 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Eating Chinese Takeaway | 704 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 485 yd | |
| Kingfisher | 740 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 485 yd | |
| Chicken Express | 795 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 528 yd | |
| Lucky Garden Chinese Takeaway | 192 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-on-sea | 567 yd | |
| Man Fung | 713 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Woodgrange Drive | 693 yd | |
| Tesco | 500 - 520 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 708 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, Unit 1 | 733 yd | |
| Nick's Convenience Store | 493 - 495 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea | 837 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southchurch Park East (Closed) Lifstan Way | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Southchurch Park Northumberland Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 681 yd |
| Southend High School For Girls SOUTHCHURCH BOULEVARD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| Southchurch High School UPPER COLLEGE BUILDING UPPER COLLEGE BUILDING SOUTHCHURCH BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,062 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 | 140.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.