Plymtree is in Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS1 3RA is located in the Southchurch 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 Plymtree, Southend-on-sea, SS1 3RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS1 3NX, SS1 3RG, SS1 3NZ, SS1 3NU, SS3 8UR, SS1 3QZ, SS3 8UW, SS1 3NT, SS1 3TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS1 3RA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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 | 53.1% | 55.3% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 46.9% | 44.7% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 3RA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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 | 17.4% | 25.6% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 72.6% | 58.1% | -14.5% | 44.2% | 13.9% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 6.5% | 3.9% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 8.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.8% | 48.5% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 36.5% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11.3% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 14.2% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 8.9% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 17.9% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 15% | 8.5% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 37.4% | -1.3% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 10.3% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 83.7% | 77.7% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 88.2% | 82.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 83.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 1% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 76.7% | 15.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Hindu | 8.5% | 1.7% | 6.8% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plymtree was 29.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.1% lower than the Southchurch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Plymtree has the 11th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Southchurch and the 135th lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Plymtree, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2025-03-07 | £620,691 |
| 24 Plymtree, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2023-08-30 | £612,334 |
| 23 Plymtree, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2022-09-20 | £955,810 |
| 44 Plymtree, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2022-02-18 | £784,163 |
| 16 Plymtree, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2021-06-24 | £688,995 |
SS1 3RA 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 3RA 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 | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournes Green Infant School Burlescoombe Road , SS1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournes Green Infant School Burlescoombe Road , SS1 3PS | - not rated | 327 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournes Green Junior School Ladram Road , SS1 3PX | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournes Green Junior School Ladram Road , SS1 3PX | - not rated | 448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery Delaware Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9NP | - not rated | 986 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoeburyness High School Caulfield Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9LL | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoeburyness High School Caulfield Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9LL | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA | 2out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thorpe Bay School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UY | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Futures Community College Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UY | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 4,569 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Hall School Wakering Road , Southend-on-Sea SS1 3RD | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alleyn Court Preparatory School Wakering Road , Great Wakering SS3 0PW | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alleyn Court Eton House School Wakering Road , SS3 0PW | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL | 3out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Smoothie Shack TB | 23 Station Road, Thorpe Bay | 812 yd | |
| Station Brew / Trattoria Verde | 2 Station Masters House, Station Road | 842 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Asda, North Shoebury Road | 863 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Eurest, Asda | 864 yd | |
| The Dog Cafe | 34 Barnstaple Road, Thorpe Bay | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Inn | The Angel Inn, North Shoebury Road | 662 yd | |
| The Meadowlark | Artillery Avenue, Shoeburyness | 994 yd | |
| Parsons Barn | Frobisher Way, Shoeburyness | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCoys Fish And Chips | 6 Asda Centre, Frobisher Way | 894 yd | |
| Red Lantern | 157 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, North Shoebury Road | 863 yd | |
| Tesco | 162 - 164 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southend Lawn Tennis Club BROADCLYST GARDENS | tennis courts | 909 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Thorpe Bay) WAKERING ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,014 yd |
| Thorpe Hall School WAKERING ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 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 | 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 | 48.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.