Thorpe Hall Avenue, Southend-on-sea, SS1 3BT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS1 3BT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.3%	50.9%	1.6%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	50.7%	49.1%	-1.6%	49.0%	0.1%

Partnership Status

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 3BT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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	25.1%	29.2%	4.1%	37.9%	-8.7%
Married: Opposite sex	57.8%	54.9%	-2.9%	44.2%	10.7%
Married: Same sex	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
Separated	2.4%	2%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	6.8%	6.3%	-0.5%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	6.8%	6.3%	-0.5%	6.1%	0.2%

Health

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	45.2%	47.1%	1.9%	48.4%	-1.3%
Good health	37.1%	34.8%	-2.3%	33.6%	1.2%
Fair health	12.9%	12.3%	-0.6%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	3.4%	5.1%	1.7%	4.0%	1.1%
Very bad health	1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	15.1%	11.9%	-3.2%	18.2%	-6.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.7%	11.1%	-7.6%	9.6%	1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.7%	15%	-3.7%	13.4%	1.6%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	5.1%	2.7%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.8%	16.2%	5.4%	16.9%	-0.7%
Degree or Similar	31.1%	36.8%	5.7%	33.8%	3.0%
Other	3.2%	4%	0.8%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	2.4%	0.7%	-1.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.4%
Pakistani	0%	7.9%	7.9%	2.7%	5.2%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	2.4%	2.4%	0.4%	2.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	0.8%	0.9%
White	94.6%	84.9%	-9.7%	81.4%	3.5%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.1% 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	91.8%	90.1%	-1.7%	83.2%	6.9%
European Union	2.4%	2.4%	0.0%	6.1%	-3.7%
Africa	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	5.1%	2.7%	5.6%	-0.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2%	1.7%	-0.3%	1.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.5%	90.7%	-0.8%	83.2%	7.5%
10+ Years	0%	8.6%	8.6%	9.8%	-1.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	7.5%	0%	-7.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89%	76.7%	12.3%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Italy	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
Southern Asia	1.4%	1.2%	0.2%
No passport held	5.8%	13.5%	-7.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.8%	37.2%	0.6%
Christian	47.4%	46.2%	1.2%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Jewish	3.1%	0.5%	2.6%
Muslim	5.2%	6.5%	-1.3%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Thorpe Hall Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thorpe Hall Avenue was 37.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.5% lower than the Thorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Thorpe Hall Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Thorpe and the 175th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£53,200

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SS1 3BT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Thorpe Hall Avenue are based on 279 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Southend-On-Sea.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Thorpe Hall Avenue, Southend-on-sea, SS1 3BT

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS1 3BT

Average Price
£242,628

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£338,682

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£237,572

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thorpe Hall Avenue

Average Price
£697,450

Semi-Detached
£860,414

Terraced
£348,099

Detached
£1,089,198

Flats/Maisonettes
£286,663

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thorpe Hall AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Crispins, 199 Thorpe Hall Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£258,000	2024-11-28	£257,196
17 Crispins, 199 Thorpe Hall Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£272,500	2022-09-01	£265,314
Garage Associated With 15 Crispins, 199 Thorpe Hall Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£202,500	2022-05-05	£196,165
15 Crispins, 199 Thorpe Hall Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£220,000	2017-01-06	£255,072
14 Crispins, 199 Thorpe Hall Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£220,000	2016-08-25	£269,732

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS1 3BT

Employment

SS1 3BT 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SS1 3BT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	86
Full-Time Employee	80
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	25
Looking after home or family	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	3
Other	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities	30
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Human health and social work activities	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Administrative and support service activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Construction	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Education	7
Manufacturing	7
Transport and storage	4
Other	3
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bournes Green Junior School Ladram Road , SS1 3PX	4out of 4	885 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenways Primary School Greenways , SS1 3BS	3out of 4	1,002 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bournes Green Infant School Burlescoombe Road , SS1 3PS	4out of 4	1,013 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Thorpedene Primary School Delaware Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9NP	3out of 4	1,342 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hamstel Junior School Hamstel Road , SS2 4PQ	3out of 4	1,596 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA	2out of 4	532 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ	4out of 4	840 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Shoeburyness High School Caulfield Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9LL	3out of 4	1,755 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU	1out of 4	2,423 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bernard's High School Milton Road , SS0 7JS	3out of 4	4,222 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	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	3,349 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thorpe Hall School Wakering Road , Southend-on-Sea SS1 3RD	- not rated	1,136 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL	3out of 4	1,459 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Alleyn Court Preparatory School Wakering Road , Great Wakering SS3 0PW	- not rated	1,501 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG	2out of 4	3,135 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	3,699 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Dog Cafe	34 Barnstaple Road, Thorpe Bay	373 yd
Cafe Masala	187 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay	419 yd
The Broadway Cafe	149 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay	425 yd
Thorpe Hall Golf Club	Thorpe Hall Avenue, Thorpe Bay	431 yd
Costa Coffee	156 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay	476 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Red Lantern	157 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay		419 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	162 - 164 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay		476 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Southend Lawn Tennis Club BROADCLYST GARDENS	tennis courts	437 yd
Thorpe Hall Golf Club THORPE HALL AVENUE	golf, squash courts	455 yd
Southchurch High School UPPER COLLEGE BUILDING UPPER COLLEGE BUILDING SOUTHCHURCH BOULEVARD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	660 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Thorpe Bay) WAKERING ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	879 yd
Southend High School For Girls SOUTHCHURCH BOULEVARD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	885 yd
Thorpe Bay Lawn Tennis Club THORPE BAY GARDENS	tennis courts	1,061 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	66.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	58.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.