Wickmead Close, Southend-on-sea, SS2 4SJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS2 4SJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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	53.9%	52.7%	-1.2%	51.0%	1.7%
Male	46.1%	47.3%	1.2%	49.0%	-1.7%

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 area around SS2 4SJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% 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	32.6%	49.3%	16.7%	37.9%	11.4%
Married: Opposite sex	41.8%	25.4%	-16.4%	44.2%	-18.8%
Separated	3.3%	3.8%	0.5%	2.2%	1.6%
Divorced	12.5%	13.4%	0.9%	9.1%	4.3%
Widowed	9.8%	8.1%	-1.7%	6.1%	2.0%

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	43.3%	41.7%	-1.6%	48.4%	-6.7%
Good health	29.5%	31.2%	1.7%	33.6%	-2.4%
Fair health	18.5%	14.9%	-3.6%	12.7%	2.2%
Bad health	5.5%	8.7%	3.2%	4.0%	4.7%
Very bad health	3.1%	3.6%	0.5%	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.

In the area around SS2 4SJ this area, 29% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	46.2%	29%	-17.2%	18.2%	10.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.8%	19.5%	3.7%	9.6%	9.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.1%	13.3%	-0.8%	13.4%	-0.1%
Apprenticeship	1.1%	3.8%	2.7%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.2%	16.2%	8.0%	16.9%	-0.7%
Degree or Similar	11.4%	16.2%	4.8%	33.8%	-17.6%
Other	3.3%	1.9%	-1.4%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Other Asian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	5.5%	3.2%	-2.3%	2.5%	0.7%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.0%	0.8%
Other Black	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	2.9%	2.9%	0.4%	2.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	2.5%	2.5%	0.8%	1.7%
White	92.9%	83.4%	-9.5%	81.4%	2.0%
Other	0.4%	2.2%	1.8%	1.6%	0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.4% 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	92.9%	92.4%	-0.5%	83.2%	9.2%
European Union	0%	2.5%	2.5%	6.1%	-3.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	4.7%	2.5%	-2.2%	2.7%	-0.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	0.7%	-0.5%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	1.3%	0.2%
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	92.5%	92.4%	-0.1%	83.2%	9.2%
10+ Years	0%	6.2%	6.2%	9.8%	-3.6%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	2.4%	0.4%	-2.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	0%	-4.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	64.1%	76.7%	-12.6%
Germany	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Poland	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%
Other EU countries	2.5%	1.5%	1.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	29%	13.5%	15.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	56.4%	37.2%	19.2%
Christian	29.8%	46.2%	-16.4%
Jewish	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Muslim	3.6%	6.5%	-2.9%
Other religion	3.6%	0.6%	3.0%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Wickmead Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wickmead Close was 259.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 243.6% higher than the Southchurch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wickmead Close has the highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Southchurch and the 44th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 187.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.9%.

🔎 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 SS2 4SJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Wickmead Close are based on 8 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 Wickmead Close, Southend-on-sea, SS2 4SJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS2 4SJ

Average Price
£308,986

Semi-Detached
£324,321

Terraced
£262,979

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wickmead Close

Average Price
£294,437

Semi-Detached
£298,969

Terraced
£262,708

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wickmead CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Wickmead Close, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£249,500	2016-12-09	£322,824
6 Wickmead Close, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£197,000	2016-04-18	£276,596
6 Wickmead Close, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2009-02-17	£300,706
20 Wickmead Close, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building	£117,000	2004-06-04	£262,708
4 Wickmead Close, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£149,000	2003-12-01	£363,351

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS2 4SJ

Employment

SS2 4SJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 student residents living in SS2 4SJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	44
Part-Time Employee	35
Long-Term Sick or disabled	31
Retired	25
Looking after home or family	21
Student (economically inactive)	13
Other	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	12
Self-Employed	11
Unemployed	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Human health and social work activities	14
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Construction	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Education	4
Manufacturing	4
Transport and storage	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Other	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hamstel Junior School Hamstel Road , SS2 4PQ	3out of 4	592 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery Hamstel Road , SS2 4PQ	3out of 4	592 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Temple Sutton Primary School Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BA	3out of 4	1,188 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenways Primary School Greenways , SS1 3BS	3out of 4	1,682 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bournemouth Park Academy Bournemouth Park Road , SS2 5JN	3out of 4	1,707 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ	4out of 4	894 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU	1out of 4	930 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA	2out of 4	1,021 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Shoeburyness High School Caulfield Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9LL	3out of 4	3,158 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Southend High School for Boys Prittlewell Chase , SS0 0RG	4out of 4	3,671 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	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	2,774 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Nicholas School Philpott Avenue , SS2 4RL	3out of 4	320 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thorpe Hall School Wakering Road , Southend-on-Sea SS1 3RD	- not rated	1,164 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alleyn Court Preparatory School Wakering Road , Great Wakering SS3 0PW	- not rated	1,242 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG	2out of 4	1,832 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	2,638 yd	Free schools alternative provision	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mitchells Cafe And Bistro	215 Hamstel Road, Southend-on-sea	694 yd
Kids Kingdom	Garon Park, Southend-On-Sea	721 yd
Pavilion Kitchen / Servery	Cricket Pavilion, Garons Sports Park	895 yd
Brickie's	5 Hamstel Road, Southend-on-sea	1,004 yd
McDonald's Restaurants Ltd	266 Eastern Avenue, Southend-On-Sea	1,010 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Old Walnut Tree	The Old Walnut Tree, Southchurch Boulevard		875 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Plaice To Be	343 Hamstel Road, Southend-On-Sea	677 yd
Halikarnas	269 Hamstel Road, Southend-On-Sea	696 yd
Mama's Pizza Ltd	223 Hamstel Road, Southend-On-Sea	696 yd
Yummy Chinese Takeaway	179 Hamstel Road, Southend-On-Sea	728 yd
Golden Oriental	1 Lonsdale Road, Southend-On-Sea	994 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bournes Green Park WHITTINGHAM AVENUE	grass pitches	283 yd
St Nicholas School PHILPOTT AVENUE	grass pitches	369 yd
Youth Ground GARON PARK	grass pitches	651 yd
Hamstel Junior School HAMSTEL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	664 yd
Southend High School For Girls SOUTHCHURCH BOULEVARD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	879 yd
Southchurch High School UPPER COLLEGE BUILDING UPPER COLLEGE BUILDING SOUTHCHURCH BOULEVARD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	906 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	911 yd
Garon Park Golf Complex GARON PARK	golf	981 yd
Thorpe Hall School WAKERING ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,027 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Thorpe Bay) WAKERING ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,054 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	227.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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