Arlington Road, Southend-on-sea, SS2 4UW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SS2 4UW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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	50.5%	53.2%	2.7%	51.0%	2.2%
Male	49.5%	46.8%	-2.7%	49.0%	-2.2%

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 SS2 4UW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% 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	23.8%	26.1%	2.3%	37.9%	-11.8%
Married: Opposite sex	58.8%	58.8%	0.0%	44.2%	14.6%
Separated	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	5.8%	7%	1.2%	9.1%	-2.1%
Widowed	10%	7%	-3.0%	6.1%	0.9%

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	32.8%	41.3%	8.5%	48.4%	-7.1%
Good health	43.2%	39.4%	-3.8%	33.6%	5.8%
Fair health	18.5%	14.6%	-3.9%	12.7%	1.9%
Bad health	3.8%	3.5%	-0.3%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	1.7%	1.3%	-0.4%	1.2%	0.1%

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.

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 22.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25%	25.6%	0.6%	18.2%	7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.4%	12.8%	-2.6%	9.6%	3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15%	13.9%	-1.1%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	6.6%	2.8%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.9%	15%	8.1%	16.9%	-1.9%
Degree or Similar	25.8%	22.3%	-3.5%	33.8%	-11.5%
Other	8.1%	3.7%	-4.4%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	1.1%	1.2%
Chinese	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	2.4%	1.6%	-0.8%	3.1%	-1.5%
Other Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1.7%	0.3%	-1.4%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	93.4%	93.9%	0.5%	81.4%	12.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.3% 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	94.8%	93.3%	-1.5%	83.2%	10.1%
European Union	0.7%	4.1%	3.4%	6.1%	-2.0%
Africa	2.8%	1.3%	-1.5%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	1.3%	-0.4%	5.6%	-4.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.8%	93.3%	-1.5%	83.2%	10.1%
10+ Years	0%	3.8%	3.8%	9.8%	-6.0%
5-10 Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	1.7%	0.3%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	3.5%	0.3%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.1%	76.7%	8.4%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	2.5%	1.5%	1.0%
No passport held	11.4%	13.5%	-2.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.1%	37.2%	-2.1%
Christian	56.3%	46.2%	10.1%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Jewish	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Muslim	2.5%	6.5%	-4.0%
Sikh	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is Arlington Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arlington Road was 10.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.6% lower than the Southchurch average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Arlington Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Southchurch and the 31st lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.5%.

🔎 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 4UW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (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) - 8/10 (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) - 3/10 (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 Arlington Road are based on 54 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 Arlington Road, Southend-on-sea, SS2 4UW

Estimated Average Property Prices for SS2 4UW

Average Price
£483,663

Semi-Detached
£465,593

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£517,221

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Arlington Road

Average Price
£478,472

Semi-Detached
£472,328

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£488,128

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Arlington Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Arlington Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£470,000	2023-12-01	£466,643
60 Arlington Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£555,000	2023-07-06	£564,279
8 Arlington Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2022-08-26	£411,340
36 Arlington Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2020-09-04	£356,116
50 Arlington Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2019-08-09	£409,807

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SS2 4UW

Employment

SS2 4UW 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 SS2 4UW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	98
Full-Time Employee	65
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Looking after home or family	13
Other	11
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	19
Construction	13
Education	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Financial and insurance activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Manufacturing	7
Transport and storage	7
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
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	418 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery Hamstel Road , SS2 4PQ	3out of 4	418 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenways Primary School Greenways , SS1 3BS	3out of 4	1,102 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Windermere Road , SS1 2RF	3out of 4	1,359 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Temple Sutton Primary School Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BA	3out of 4	1,400 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	370 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Southchurch High School Southchurch Boulevard , SS2 4XA	2out of 4	686 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU	1out of 4	1,274 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Shoeburyness High School Caulfield Road , Shoeburyness SS3 9LL	3out of 4	2,911 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Bernard's High School Milton Road , SS0 7JS	3out of 4	3,407 yd	Academy converter	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	2,493 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	327 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thorpe Hall School Wakering Road , Southend-on-Sea SS1 3RD	- not rated	1,288 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alleyn Court Preparatory School Wakering Road , Great Wakering SS3 0PW	- not rated	1,508 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG	2out of 4	1,961 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	2,602 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
Brickie's	5 Hamstel Road, Southend-on-sea	522 yd
The Strand Cafe	712 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea	618 yd
Ruchi	708 - 710 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea	618 yd
Cliffords Coffee Shop	Cliffords Coffee, 785 Southchurch Road	650 yd
Grumpy's Diner	759 - 763 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea	650 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Old Walnut Tree	The Old Walnut Tree, Southchurch Boulevard	304 yd
Mawson's Micro Pub	781 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea	631 yd
The Exchange	659 - 665 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea	889 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yummy Chinese Takeaway	179 Hamstel Road, Southend-On-Sea	592 yd
Kingfisher	740 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea	618 yd
Good Eating Chinese Takeaway	704 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea	618 yd
Chicken Express	795 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea	650 yd
Halikarnas	269 Hamstel Road, Southend-On-Sea	724 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Southend High School For Girls SOUTHCHURCH BOULEVARD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	338 yd
Bournes Green Park WHITTINGHAM AVENUE	grass pitches	364 yd
St Nicholas School PHILPOTT AVENUE	grass pitches	437 yd
Southchurch High School UPPER COLLEGE BUILDING UPPER COLLEGE BUILDING SOUTHCHURCH BOULEVARD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	544 yd
Hamstel Junior School HAMSTEL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	563 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Thorpe Bay) WAKERING ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,061 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	85.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	175.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.2 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.