Eastern Esplanade is in Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS1 2YP 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 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-sea, SS1 2YP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS1 2YJ, SS1 2YW, SS1 2YU, SS1 2YN, SS1 2YH, SS1 2DA, SS1 2YL, SS1 2YT, SS1 2YS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS1 2YP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents 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 | 52.3% | 53.8% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 33.7% | 34.2% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 28.5% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 19.7% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 10.6% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 11.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37% | 35.4% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -13.0% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 37% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 18.5% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 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.
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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 21.1% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 16.3% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25% | 12.8% | -12.2% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7.5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 18.9% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 18.9% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 6.6% | 4.4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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 | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 94.4% | 91.8% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 92.1% | 85.5% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 9% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 85.5% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 7.1% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 1.2% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eastern Esplanade was 75.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.2% higher than the Thorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eastern Esplanade has the 8th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Thorpe and the 241st highest crime rate of 523 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Sapphire Court, 100 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-08-21 | £230,598 |
| Flat 1 Sapphire Court, 100 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-10-10 | £224,990 |
| 109A Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-07-20 | £395,803 |
| 109 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-07-20 | £183,059 |
| Flat 3 Sapphire Court, 100 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-05-31 | £252,164 |
SS1 2YP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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 2YP 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.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Other | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenways Primary School Greenways , SS1 3BS | - not rated | 873 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Greenways Infant School Greenways , Thorpe Bay SS1 3BS | - not rated | 873 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Greenways Junior School Greenways , SS1 3BS | - not rated | 873 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Greenways Infant School Greenways , Thorpe Bay SS1 3BS | - not rated | 873 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Windermere Road , SS1 2RF | 3out of 4 | 1,299 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 | 1,640 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Futures Community College Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UY | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA | 2out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thorpe Bay School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UY | - not rated | 1,886 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 | 2,158 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 | 2,122 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL | 3out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Co P.O. Box 5597 , SS0 7WE | - not rated | 2,312 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Lodge 6 Trinity Avenue , SS0 7PU | - not rated | 2,688 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocean Lodge Independent School 8 Trinity Avenue , SS0 7PU | - not rated | 2,688 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southchurch Park Cafe | Cafe, Southchurch Park | 101 yd | |
| Billy Hundreds | The Hundreds Cafe, Eastern Esplanade | 143 yd | |
| Yoies Ice Cream Parlour | 144 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea | 143 yd | |
| The Big Yin | 140 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-sea | 241 yd | |
| Dog And Co | 143 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle | 92 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea | 2 yd | |
| Southend Brewers Fayre | Brewers Fayre, 64 Eastern Esplanade | 168 yd | |
| Sevens Trike And Motorcycle Club | Rear Of, 27 Eastern Esplanade | 691 yd | |
| Halfway House Toby Carvery (Thorpe Bay) | Toby Carvery, 213 Eastern Esplanade | 711 yd | |
| The Cornucopia Public House | 39 Marine Parade, Southend-On-Sea | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Friary | 145 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea | 143 yd | |
| Lucky Garden Chinese Takeaway | 192 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-on-sea | 635 yd | |
| Wish You Were Here | Kiosk 10E, Darlows Green | 691 yd | |
| Subway | 48 - 49 Marine Parade, Southend-On-Sea | 966 yd | |
| Ye Olde Chippy | 77 - 79 Marine Parade, Southend-On-Sea | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Woodgrange Drive | 734 yd | |
| Tesco | The Kursaal, Southchurch Avenue | 781 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southchurch Park Northumberland Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 255 yd |
| Southchurch Park East (Closed) Lifstan Way | grass pitches | 717 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 | 71.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.