Broadclyst Gardens, Southend-on-sea, SS1 3QP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS1 3QP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.8%	51.4%	-1.4%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	47.2%	48.6%	1.4%	49.0%	-0.4%

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 3QP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.3% 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	13.3%	16.4%	3.1%	37.9%	-21.5%
Married: Opposite sex	69.5%	70.3%	0.8%	44.2%	26.1%
Separated	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	5.7%	5%	-0.7%	9.1%	-4.1%
Widowed	11%	8.2%	-2.8%	6.1%	2.1%

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%	43.1%	-2.1%	48.4%	-5.3%
Good health	35.6%	34%	-1.6%	33.6%	0.4%
Fair health	14.8%	15%	0.2%	12.7%	2.3%
Bad health	4%	4.3%	0.3%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	0.4%	3.6%	3.2%	1.2%	2.4%

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	19%	23.6%	4.6%	18.2%	5.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.8%	11.4%	-3.4%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.6%	17.3%	-1.3%	13.4%	3.9%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	6.4%	1.6%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.6%	10%	2.4%	16.9%	-6.9%
Degree or Similar	33.3%	27.7%	-5.6%	33.8%	-6.1%
Other	1.9%	3.6%	1.7%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	2%	1.6%	-0.4%	3.1%	-1.5%
Pakistani	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Other Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	0%	3.1%	3.1%	2.5%	0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	2%	2.0%	0.4%	1.6%
White	97.6%	91.4%	-6.2%	81.4%	10.0%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

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	94%	90.1%	-3.9%	83.2%	6.9%
European Union	2.4%	3.2%	0.8%	6.1%	-2.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	1.2%	3.2%	2.0%	2.7%	0.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	2%	1.6%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	1.6%	0.8%	-0.8%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.6%	89.7%	-3.9%	83.2%	6.5%
10+ Years	1.2%	6.3%	5.1%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	1.6%	2.4%	0.8%	2.9%	-0.5%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0.8%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.3%	76.7%	9.6%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Romania	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Other Europe	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
South and Eastern Africa	1.6%	0.2%	1.4%
No passport held	9%	13.5%	-4.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32%	37.2%	-5.2%
Christian	60.5%	46.2%	14.3%
Hindu	1.6%	1.7%	-0.1%
Jewish	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Broadclyst Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadclyst Gardens was 134.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.5% higher than the Southchurch average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Broadclyst Gardens has the 9th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Southchurch and the 131st highest crime rate of 523 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in SS1 3QP, 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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (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 - 1/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (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 Broadclyst Gardens are based on 128 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 Broadclyst Gardens, Southend-on-sea, SS1 3QP

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS1 3QP

Average Price
£689,653

Semi-Detached
£684,193

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£712,861

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Broadclyst Gardens

Average Price
£712,198

Semi-Detached
£688,476

Terraced
£625,246

Detached
£726,276

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Broadclyst GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
26 Broadclyst Gardens, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building	£830,000	2026-02-18	£824,155
25 Broadclyst Gardens, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£615,000	2023-07-03	£647,132
12 Broadclyst Gardens, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£622,000	2021-12-03	£674,950
20 Broadclyst Gardens, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£695,000	2021-06-21	£790,808
23 Broadclyst Gardens, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£605,000	2021-02-26	£697,065

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS1 3QP

Employment

SS1 3QP 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 3QP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	97
Full-Time Employee	46
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	11
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities	13
Human health and social work activities	10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Transport and storage	10
Education	10
Other	7
Construction	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Manufacturing	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bournes Green Junior School Ladram Road , SS1 3PX	3out of 4	604 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bournes Green Junior School Ladram Road , SS1 3PX	- not rated	604 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bournes Green Infant School Burlescoombe Road , SS1 3PS	3out of 4	709 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bournes Green Infant School Burlescoombe Road , SS1 3PS	- not rated	709 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery Delaware Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9NP	- not rated	1,295 yd	Academy converter	Yes	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	603 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Thorpe Bay School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UY	- not rated	603 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Futures Community College Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UY	- not rated	702 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ	4out of 4	1,018 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ	- not rated	1,018 yd	Foundation school	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	3,643 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	728 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alleyn Court Preparatory School Wakering Road , Great Wakering SS3 0PW	- not rated	1,088 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alleyn Court Eton House School Wakering Road , SS3 0PW	- not rated	1,088 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL	- not rated	1,473 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL	3out of 4	1,473 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	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	455 yd
Station Brew / Trattoria Verde	2 Station Masters House, Station Road	611 yd
Cafe Masala	187 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay	688 yd
The Broadway Cafe	149 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay	699 yd
Costa Coffee	156 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay	724 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Red Lantern	157 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay		688 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	162 - 164 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay		724 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Southend Lawn Tennis Club BROADCLYST GARDENS	tennis courts	37 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Thorpe Bay) WAKERING ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	445 yd
Southchurch High School UPPER COLLEGE BUILDING UPPER COLLEGE BUILDING SOUTHCHURCH BOULEVARD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	602 yd
Thorpe Hall School WAKERING ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	724 yd
Thorpe Hall Golf Club THORPE HALL AVENUE	golf, squash courts	909 yd
Southend High School For Girls SOUTHCHURCH BOULEVARD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	932 yd
Alleyn Court School WAKERING ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,093 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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	202.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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