Armitage Road, Southend-on-sea, SS1 3RR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS1 3RR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.6%	51.6%	-1.0%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	47.4%	48.4%	1.0%	49.0%	-0.6%

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 3RR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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	20.8%	25.4%	4.6%	37.9%	-12.5%
Married: Opposite sex	60.9%	59.9%	-1.0%	44.2%	15.7%
Separated	1.4%	1.3%	-0.1%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	8.7%	10.3%	1.6%	9.1%	1.2%
Widowed	8.2%	3%	-5.2%	6.1%	-3.1%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	48.9%	50%	1.1%	48.4%	1.6%
Good health	38.1%	36.3%	-1.8%	33.6%	2.7%
Fair health	10%	11.5%	1.5%	12.7%	-1.2%
Bad health	2.6%	2.2%	-0.4%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	19.3%	16.4%	-2.9%	18.2%	-1.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14%	15.5%	1.5%	9.6%	5.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.2%	16.8%	-5.4%	13.4%	3.4%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	4.3%	0.9%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	19%	6.4%	16.9%	2.1%
Degree or Similar	26.1%	28%	1.9%	33.8%	-5.8%
Other	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.9%	1.6%	-0.3%	1.1%	0.5%
Chinese	1.5%	4.1%	2.6%	0.7%	3.4%
Indian	3.3%	4.7%	1.4%	3.1%	1.6%
Other Asian	0.7%	3.2%	2.5%	1.6%	1.6%
Black African	1.5%	1.3%	-0.2%	2.5%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Other Black	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Mixed White and African	1.1%	1.3%	0.2%	0.4%	0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.5%	0.6%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	87.8%	78.5%	-9.3%	81.4%	-2.9%
Other	0.4%	2.8%	2.4%	1.6%	1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.4% 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%	85.4%	-5.7%	83.2%	2.2%
European Union	0%	3.5%	3.5%	6.1%	-2.6%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	2.6%	1.3%	-1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	4.4%	7.9%	3.5%	5.6%	2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	1.6%	0.5%	1.3%	0.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90%	85.1%	-4.9%	83.2%	1.9%
10+ Years	0%	9.2%	9.2%	9.8%	-0.6%
5-10 Years	0.4%	3.8%	3.4%	2.9%	0.9%
2-5 Years	3.7%	0.6%	-3.1%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	5.9%	1.3%	-4.6%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.4%	76.7%	9.7%
Ireland	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Germany	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Eastern Asia	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Southern Asia	1.3%	1.2%	0.1%
South-East Asia	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	6%	13.5%	-7.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.7%	37.2%	0.5%
Christian	43.7%	46.2%	-2.5%
Buddhist	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Hindu	5.3%	1.7%	3.6%
Jewish	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Muslim	3.5%	6.5%	-3.0%
Sikh	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Armitage Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Armitage Road was 34.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.6% lower than the Southchurch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Armitage Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Southchurch and the 169th lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.6%.

🔎 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 3RR, 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 Armitage Road are based on 62 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 Armitage Road, Southend-on-sea, SS1 3RR

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS1 3RR

Average Price
£444,251

Semi-Detached
£466,821

Terraced
£354,839

Detached
£514,195

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Armitage Road

Average Price
£434,387

Semi-Detached
£459,092

Terraced
£370,202

Detached
£538,032

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Armitage Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Armitage Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building	£300,000	2025-11-07	£304,242
15 Armitage Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£565,000	2025-04-30	£588,980
17 Armitage Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building	£303,000	2025-03-28	£307,285
9 Armitage Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£405,000	2021-08-27	£458,757
10 Armitage Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building	£279,995	2021-01-15	£323,492

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS1 3RR

Employment

SS1 3RR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 3RR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	65
Retired	53
Self-Employed	39
Part-Time Employee	33
Looking after home or family	17
Student (economically inactive)	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Financial and insurance activities	13
Education	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	8
Construction	8
Transport and storage	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Manufacturing	3
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	1

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	744 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bournes Green Junior School Ladram Road , SS1 3PX	- not rated	744 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bournes Green Infant School Burlescoombe Road , SS1 3PS	3out of 4	822 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bournes Green Infant School Burlescoombe Road , SS1 3PS	- not rated	822 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery Delaware Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9NP	- not rated	1,496 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	596 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Thorpe Bay School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UY	- not rated	596 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Futures Community College Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UY	- not rated	668 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ	4out of 4	1,004 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ	- not rated	1,004 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	3,636 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	482 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alleyn Court Preparatory School Wakering Road , Great Wakering SS3 0PW	- not rated	845 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alleyn Court Eton House School Wakering Road , SS3 0PW	- not rated	845 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL	- not rated	1,346 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL	3out of 4	1,346 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	696 yd
Station Brew / Trattoria Verde	2 Station Masters House, Station Road	842 yd
Cafe Masala	187 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay	937 yd
The Broadway Cafe	149 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay	949 yd
The Smoothie Shack TB	23 Station Road, Thorpe Bay	971 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Rose Inn	Wakering Road, Southend-On-Sea		1,015 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Red Lantern	157 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay		937 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	162 - 164 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay		971 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dw Sports Fitness (Thorpe Bay) WAKERING ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	195 yd
Southend Lawn Tennis Club BROADCLYST GARDENS	tennis courts	284 yd
Thorpe Hall School WAKERING ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	477 yd
Southchurch High School UPPER COLLEGE BUILDING UPPER COLLEGE BUILDING SOUTHCHURCH BOULEVARD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	596 yd
Alleyn Court School WAKERING ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	851 yd
Southend High School For Girls SOUTHCHURCH BOULEVARD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	934 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	185.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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