Grovelands is in Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS2 4DU is located in the St. Luke's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochford and Southend East. This postcode has been in use since 2002-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grovelands, Southend-on-sea, SS2 4DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS2 4EJ, SS2 4EN, SS2 4ES, SS2 4ER, SS2 4EW, SS2 4ED, SS2 4LP, SS2 4LX, SS2 4EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS2 4DU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 52.5% | 53.6% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 47.5% | 46.4% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SS2 4DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.3% | 48.1% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 34.8% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 13.7% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 40.8% | 50% | 9.2% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 32.3% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 13.1% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 22.7% | 21.3% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.5% | 14.2% | -11.3% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 16.8% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 16% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 23.9% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 94.2% | 89.8% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 92.5% | 91.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 91.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.9% | 37.2% | 12.7% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grovelands was 49.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.6% lower than the St. Luke's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grovelands has the 9th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in St. Luke's and the 234th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Grovelands, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-01-20 | £407,400 |
| 1 Grovelands, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-07-26 | £376,937 |
| 4 Grovelands, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-02-13 | £332,192 |
| 2 Grovelands, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2017-06-27 | £359,961 |
| 5 Grovelands, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2016-03-31 | £344,420 |
SS2 4DU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstel Junior School Hamstel Road , SS2 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstel Infant School and Nursery Hamstel Road , SS2 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Sutton Primary School Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BA | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Park Academy Bournemouth Park Road , SS2 5JN | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Windermere Road , SS1 2RF | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | 1out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ | 4out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA | 2out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's High School Milton Road , SS0 7JS | 3out of 4 | 2,669 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southend High School for Boys Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG | 4out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,772 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 | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 1,003 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 | 1,634 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hall School Wakering Road , Southend-on-Sea SS1 3RD | - not rated | 2,159 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 2,273 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchells Cafe And Bistro | 215 Hamstel Road, Southend-on-sea | 349 yd | |
| Cafe@thesquare | 11 Cluny Square, Southend-On-Sea | 619 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | 266 Eastern Avenue, Southend-On-Sea | 650 yd | |
| Cafe 709 | 709 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 741 yd | |
| Byers Bakery Ltd | 681 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Exchange | 659 - 665 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea | 748 yd | |
| Mawson's Micro Pub | 781 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 762 yd | |
| Old Walnut Tree | The Old Walnut Tree, Southchurch Boulevard | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Oriental | 1 Lonsdale Road, Southend-On-Sea | 319 yd | |
| Halikarnas | 269 Hamstel Road, Southend-On-Sea | 345 yd | |
| Mama's Pizza Ltd | 223 Hamstel Road, Southend-On-Sea | 345 yd | |
| Yummy Chinese Takeaway | 179 Hamstel Road, Southend-On-Sea | 395 yd | |
| Plaice To Be | 343 Hamstel Road, Southend-On-Sea | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Southend Convenience Store | 112 Bournemouth Park Road, Southend-On-Sea | 755 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, Unit 1 | 774 yd | |
| Tesco | 500 - 520 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 812 yd | |
| Nick's Convenience Store | 493 - 495 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea | 821 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamstel Junior School HAMSTEL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 435 yd |
| Temple Sutton Primary School EASTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| St Nicholas School PHILPOTT AVENUE | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Bournemouth Park Primary Academy BOURNEMOUTH PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 775 yd |
| Cecil Jones Academy EASTERN AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 799 yd |
| Southend Leisure & Tennis Centre SOUTHEND LEISURE AND TENNIS CENTRE SOUTHEND LEISURE AND TENNIS CENTRE GARONS PARK | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 836 yd |
| Bournes Green Park WHITTINGHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Youth Ground GARON PARK | grass pitches | 991 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 | 56.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.69 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.69 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.