Ashurst Avenue is in Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS2 4TJ 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 Ashurst Avenue, Southend-on-sea, SS2 4TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS2 4TL, SS2 4TH, SS2 4TN, SS2 4TR, SS2 4TS, SS2 4RY, SS2 4TQ, SS2 4TP, SS2 4UR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS2 4TJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 54% | 54.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 46% | 45.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 SS2 4TJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% 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 | 15.5% | 21.2% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.8% | 58.5% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 14.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 4.7% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 14.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
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 | 32.5% | 37.4% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 38.2% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 16.3% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 6% | 6.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 24.6% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 15.3% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5.1% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 17.8% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 16.1% | -2.0% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.8% | 97.2% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 95.2% | 94.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 94.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashurst Avenue was 37.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.8% lower than the Southchurch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashurst Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Southchurch and the 176th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Ashurst Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2021-11-18 | £574,514 |
| 34 Ashurst Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2020-12-16 | £470,137 |
| 30 Ashurst Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-08-05 | £392,099 |
| 6 Ashurst Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2019-04-30 | £435,761 |
| 10 Ashurst Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2017-02-27 | £459,188 |
SS2 4TJ 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 retired residents living in SS2 4TJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 664 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstel Infant School and Nursery Hamstel Road , SS2 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenways Primary School Greenways , SS1 3BS | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Sutton Primary School Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BA | 3out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournes Green Junior School Ladram Road , SS1 3PX | 4out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend High School for Girls Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4UZ | 4out of 4 | 439 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA | 2out of 4 | 529 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | 1out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shoeburyness High School Caulfield Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9LL | 3out of 4 | 2,723 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's High School Milton Road , SS0 7JS | 3out of 4 | 3,721 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,805 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 | 430 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hall School Wakering Road , Southend-on-Sea SS1 3RD | - not rated | 975 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alleyn Court Preparatory School Wakering Road , Great Wakering SS3 0PW | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 2out of 4 | 2,168 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 | 2,869 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brickie's | 5 Hamstel Road, Southend-on-sea | 835 yd | |
| Mitchells Cafe And Bistro | 215 Hamstel Road, Southend-on-sea | 913 yd | |
| The Strand Cafe | 712 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 928 yd | |
| Ruchi | 708 - 710 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 928 yd | |
| Cliffords Coffee Shop | Cliffords Coffee, 785 Southchurch Road | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Walnut Tree | The Old Walnut Tree, Southchurch Boulevard | 584 yd | |
| Mawson's Micro Pub | 781 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy Chinese Takeaway | 179 Hamstel Road, Southend-On-Sea | 846 yd | |
| Kingfisher | 740 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 928 yd | |
| Good Eating Chinese Takeaway | 704 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 928 yd | |
| Halikarnas | 269 Hamstel Road, Southend-On-Sea | 931 yd | |
| Mama's Pizza Ltd | 223 Hamstel Road, Southend-On-Sea | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southchurch High School UPPER COLLEGE BUILDING UPPER COLLEGE BUILDING SOUTHCHURCH BOULEVARD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 407 yd |
| Southend High School For Girls SOUTHCHURCH BOULEVARD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
| Bournes Green Park WHITTINGHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| St Nicholas School PHILPOTT AVENUE | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Thorpe Bay) WAKERING ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 759 yd |
| Hamstel Junior School HAMSTEL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 802 yd |
| Thorpe Hall School WAKERING ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 868 yd |
| Southend Lawn Tennis Club BROADCLYST GARDENS | tennis courts | 933 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 | 61 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.