Guildford Road is in Southend-On-Sea and in Southend-On-Sea district. SS2 5AS is located in the Victoria 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 Guildford Road, Southend-on-sea, SS2 5AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SS2 5AL, SS2 5BS, SS2 5AR, SS2 5AX, SS2 5BJ, SS2 5AU, SS2 5BE, SS2 5BH, SS2 5AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SS2 5AS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 50.8% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 45.5% | 49.2% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 5AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.9% 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 | 53.4% | 52.9% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 27.8% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 11.8% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 47.9% | 38.3% | -9.6% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 38.6% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 10% | 17.8% | 7.8% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 24.4% | 1.6% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 16% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 14.1% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 16.8% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 22.1% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.3% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 2.2% | -3.1% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 83.2% | 85% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 80.7% 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 | 81.1% | 80.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 11.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 80.7% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 11.5% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 1.2% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Guildford Road was 1155.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 368.1% higher than the Victoria average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Guildford Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Victoria and the 5th highest crime rate of 523 local areas in Southend-on-Sea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 491.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Guildford Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2025-03-14 | £289,474 |
| 14 Guildford Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2016-03-23 | £343,961 |
| 20 Guildford Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Terraced, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2009-07-17 | £290,459 |
| 16 Guildford Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2007-03-29 | £327,627 |
| 16 Guildford Road, Southend-On-Sea, Southend-On-Sea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,500 | 2006-05-25 | £234,260 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porters Grange Junior School Lancaster Gardens , SS1 2NS | - not rated | 575 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Gardens , SS1 2NS | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery Lancaster Gardens , SS1 2NS | - not rated | 575 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Park Junior School Bournemouth Park Road , SS2 5JN | - not rated | 635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournemouth Park Infant School and Nursery Bournemouth Park Road , SS2 5JN | - not rated | 635 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard's High School and Arts College Milton Road , SS0 7JS | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Bernard's High School Milton Road , SS0 7JS | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | 3out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Jones Academy Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cecil Jones College Eastern Avenue , SS2 4BU | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 476 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Co P.O. Box 5597 , SS0 7WE | - not rated | 249 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southend YMCA Community School The Ticket House , 110 East Street SS2 6LH | - not rated | 968 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff 121 - 127 North Road , Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 7AH | - not rated | 971 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton House Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victory Park Academy Wentworth Road , SS2 5LG | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crafty Bites | 4 - 5 Victoria Business Park, Short Street | 226 yd | |
| SI5 Spy Missions Ltd | 343 Chartwell Square Plaza Centre, Southend-on-sea | 234 yd | |
| Indirock | 333 - 339 Chartwell North Plaza Centre, Southend-on-sea | 240 yd | |
| Yoga Dharma | 129 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 242 yd | |
| Seaview | 101 - 105 Sutton Road, Southend-On-Sea | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cow & Telescope | 79 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 227 yd | |
| Guildford | The Guildford, 95 - 97 Sutton Road | 257 yd | |
| Entice | 3 Warrior House, 42 - 82 Southchurch Road | 286 yd | |
| Hero's | Ground Floor, 14 - 16 Southchurch Road | 295 yd | |
| The Slug And Lettuce | 6 - 8 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KC's International | KC's, 65 Southchurch Road | 227 yd | |
| Royal Chicken & Pizza | 63 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 227 yd | |
| Italian Pizza House | 105 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-sea | 236 yd | |
| Southend Square Pizza Limited | 117 - 119 Sutton Road, Southend-On-Sea | 257 yd | |
| DK Fish And Chips LTD | 121 Sutton Road, Southend-On-Sea | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randells Food And Wine | 71 - 73 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea | 221 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Group Food Ltd | Co-Operative, 53 - 57 Sutton Road | 257 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farm Foods, 3B Greyhound Way | 319 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Lidl, 3C Greyhound Way | 319 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland Foods, 3D Greyhound Way | 319 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness4Less (Southend) UNIT F46 UNIT F46 CHARTWELL WEST (PLAZA CENTRE) | health and fitness suite | 236 yd |
| Sas Gym CARLTON COURT CARLTON COURT GRAINGER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 299 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Southend-On-Sea) MAITLAND HOUSE MAITLAND HOUSE WARRIOR SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 369 yd |
| Alexander House (Closed) Alexander House Alexander House Victoria Avenue | 388 yd | |
| Warriors Swim Centre (Closed) Warrior Square | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 400 yd |
| Simply Gyms Southend THAMESGATE HOUSE 33-41 THAMESGATE HOUSE 33-41 VICTORIA AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| Evolve Gym Southend (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite | 549 yd |
| South East Essex College Of Arts And Technology (Closed) Carnarvon Road | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| The Locker Room CLIFFTOWN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Bournemouth Park Primary Academy BOURNEMOUTH PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 691 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.