Butterys is in Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS1 3DT 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 Butterys, Southend-on-sea, SS1 3DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS2 4GN, SS1 3DU, SS1 3EA, SS2 4GL, SS2 4GE, SS1 3DY, SS2 4GU, SS2 4GW, SS2 4GS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS1 3DT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 50.8% | 53.7% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 49.2% | 46.3% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 23.7% | 30.2% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 42.7% | -14.7% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 11% | 6.2% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 13.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
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 | 40.9% | 42.9% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 36.8% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 15.8% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 25.6% | 19.8% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 13.2% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 12.8% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 17.1% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 28.7% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 84% | 85.9% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 91.1% | 88.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 5.4% | 4.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 89.4% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 0% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Butterys was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Thorpe average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Butterys, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £697,500 | 2025-10-24 | £711,926 |
| 91 Butterys, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-06-27 | £390,016 |
| 51 Butterys, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £281,000 | 2025-06-17 | £297,599 |
| 69 Butterys, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2024-09-27 | £399,435 |
| 101 Butterys, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-02-24 | £394,800 |
SS1 3DT 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SS1 3DT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenways Primary School Greenways , SS1 3BS | - not rated | 383 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Greenways Infant School Greenways , Thorpe Bay SS1 3BS | - not rated | 383 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Greenways Junior School Greenways , SS1 3BS | - not rated | 383 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Greenways Infant School Greenways , Thorpe Bay SS1 3BS | - not rated | 383 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstel Junior School Hamstel Road , SS2 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 462 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ | - not rated | 462 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Futures Community College Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UY | - not rated | 729 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA | 2out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thorpe Bay School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UY | - not rated | 760 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 | 2,406 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 | 1,036 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hall School Wakering Road , Southend-on-Sea SS1 3RD | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alleyn Court Preparatory School Wakering Road , Great Wakering SS3 0PW | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alleyn Court Eton House School Wakering Road , SS3 0PW | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Strand Cafe | 712 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 478 yd | |
| Ruchi | 708 - 710 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 478 yd | |
| Brickie's | 5 Hamstel Road, Southend-on-sea | 492 yd | |
| Grumpy's Diner | 759 - 763 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 539 yd | |
| Cliffords Coffee Shop | Cliffords Coffee, 785 Southchurch Road | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Walnut Tree | The Old Walnut Tree, Southchurch Boulevard | 394 yd | |
| Mawson's Micro Pub | 781 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 529 yd | |
| The Exchange | 659 - 665 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea | 707 yd | |
| Halfway House Toby Carvery (Thorpe Bay) | Toby Carvery, 213 Eastern Esplanade | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Eating Chinese Takeaway | 704 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 478 yd | |
| Kingfisher | 740 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 478 yd | |
| Chicken Express | 795 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 539 yd | |
| Man Fung | 713 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 677 yd | |
| Lucky Garden Chinese Takeaway | 192 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-on-sea | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 500 - 520 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 885 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, Unit 1 | 899 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk, Woodgrange Drive | 989 yd | |
| Nick's Convenience Store | 493 - 495 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southend High School For Girls SOUTHCHURCH BOULEVARD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| Southchurch Park East (Closed) Lifstan Way | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Southchurch High School UPPER COLLEGE BUILDING UPPER COLLEGE BUILDING SOUTHCHURCH BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 759 yd |
| Southchurch Park Northumberland Crescent | grass pitches, tennis courts | 953 yd |
| Hamstel Junior School HAMSTEL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 991 yd |
| Bournes Green Park WHITTINGHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,015 yd |
| St Nicholas School PHILPOTT AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,039 yd |
| Thorpe Hall Golf Club THORPE HALL AVENUE | golf, squash courts | 1,092 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| 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 | 1.9% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.